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Vacation in Bolivia : Highlights & Travel Tips
Bolivia stands out for travelers seeking dramatic landscapes, living Indigenous traditions, and a sense of adventure that feels less commercialized than many of South America’s better-known destinations. From the high-altitude capital region of La Paz to the blinding white expanse of Salar de Uyuni, the country offers striking contrasts in geography and culture. Visitors can explore colonial cities like Sucre, browse vibrant markets, discover Andean music and cuisine, and experience the deep cultural heritage of Aymara and Quechua communities that remains central to daily life.
Key highlights include a multi-day tour across the Uyuni Salt Flats and the surreal desert landscapes of the southwest, visits to Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol, and wandering the steep streets and cable car viewpoints of La Paz. Nature lovers can head into the Amazon basin or trek in the Cordillera Real, while history buffs may enjoy Potosi’s mining legacy and Sucre’s elegant architecture. Practical tips: altitude can be intense, so acclimatize slowly, stay hydrated, and avoid overexertion on arrival; bring layers because temperatures can shift quickly between day and night; and expect road travel to take time, especially in remote regions. Spanish is widely spoken, cash is useful outside major cities, and choosing reputable tour operators is especially important for remote excursions.
Best time to travel Bolivia
The best time to visit Bolivia is generally April, November, and December, when travel interest peaks and conditions are often favorable for a mix of sightseeing, cultural travel, and iconic landscapes. April can offer greener scenery after the rains, while November and December are popular for experiencing the salt flats and major highlights with lively travel energy, though travelers should be prepared for some seasonal rain in certain regions.
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Welcome to Potosi
as up to 8 million miners have died here in the last 450 years (due to accidents and long-term effects). I've done some really crazy things before, but this was going to...
Potosí
Now we headed to Potosí, a city that holds great historical significance for Bolivia. The journey was unremarkable by intercity bus, but the mountain views were quite nice....
Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Off to Bolivia! After yet another short stop in Cusco, we first took the bus back to Puno to continue on to the Kasani border at Lake Titicaca. The immigration process was super...
La Paz
La Paz as well. Puhhh. What a city and how incredibly difficult it is to somehow bring the impressions to paper in an orderly manner. This is really a challenge, and I don’t...
The Salt Flat in Bolivia
In Villazón, we cross the border into Bolivia on foot. With the nostalgic train “Expreso del Sur”, we embark on a unique journey through the Bolivian Altiplano to Uyuni. ...
La Paz II
Valle de la Luna - supposedly got its name from Neil Armstrong, who played golf in the area
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Samaipata (Part 2)
Codo de los Andes - A spectacular hike over the elbow of the Andes. It took 7 hours and was super exhausting. It was still worth it.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
13-18 May 2026 We spent the last few days in Santa Cruz, from where we also flew. We wanted to arrive a little earlier to spend our last few days there in peace and quiet.
Samaipata
May 3rd - May 9th In Samaipata you meet many other backpackers and hippies; you have to be a little careful not to get stuck. El Fuerte - Ancient Inca Ruins Refugio de co
Trinidad (Chuchini Reserve)
May 10-13, 2026 As our penultimate stop, we wanted to take in some nature again and visited the remote Amazon region near the city of Trinidad. There was a reserve where you could...
Cochabamba
April 30 - May 3, 2026 After a wild bus ride through the foothills of the Andes, we have arrived in Cochabamba, the culinary capital of Bolivia. We enjoyed delicious meals here...
Uyuni - Tour to the Salt Flat
April 24 - April 27. Let's go with the bus to Bolivia After a long bus ride, we arrived in Uyuni, Bolivia. There we took a tour to the salt flats, and our first stop was an old...
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La Paz - Long Live Bolivia
Finally arrived! On the way to La Paz, the highway was suddenly blocked. Supporters of former President Morales want to force his return to the presidency (despite sexual...
...and finally it began
On October 15, it finally began: the 40-hour journey with the nearly on-time ICE to Frankfurt Airport and 4 hours later with Air Europa to Madrid. What was supposed to be a...
Rurrenabaque
After a week in La Paz, I wanted to realize the plan that was still buzzing in my head and travel back to Potosi for a few days to visit the mines. Logistically, it was absolute...
La Paz - the highest seat of government in the world.
From the Tiwanaku Temple to mountain biking on the Death Road to Cholita Wrestling. There is a lot to discover in La Paz and its surroundings!
Out of this World! - Uyuni
07/01 - 09/01 We stop in the middle of nowhere and get out of our jeep. The ground is lightly covered with water and the distant view only vaguely reveals the horizon. Around us...
Potosi & Cerro Rico
After the days spent in the Bolivian rainforest and the Pampas, it was finally time to head to Potosi with a brief stop in La Paz, hopefully this time without any road blockades...
Salar de Uyuni
Next up, the next destination should be called Bolivia. And what's a better way to get into this country than with a three-day tour to the largest salt flat on earth, the Salar...
Our desert intermezzo
La Paz
Bolivia: La Paz
- Hagrid & me
A city full of craziness! - La Paz
09/01 - 16/01 We arrived in La Paz at night by plane from Uyuni and took a taxi to the hostel. The La Paz airport is located at over 4000m, which gave us a great overview of the...
No poop - Everything is fine in Bolivia!
We have been in Chile for a few days now and it is time to look back on our unfortunately short but eventful journey through Bolivia. The first days in Copacabana and on Isla...
Cochabamba
After the impressive experiences in Potosí, we have to admit that the altitude does not treat us well in the long run. And since we also do not feel like going on a multi-day...
At Lake Titicaca
View from Isla del Sol
Samaipata
Las Aventureros
Uyuni, La Paz, interim end
The bus ride out of the Atacama Desert to Bolivia was once again one of the more exhausting rides, even though it was not a night bus ride. In the buses, you can usually recline...
Bolivia
When we traveled through South America at the beginning of 2019, we actually wanted to visit Bolivia, but in the end we didn't. At that time we were in Peru, more precisely in...
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El Condor in La Paz :)
Bolivia - how do we cross your river?
La Paz and the Choro Trail from the Andes to the Yungas Mountains
Bolivia: Jesuit Missions (San Jose de Chiquitos, San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Ana, San Ignacio)
From Santa Cruz, we wanted to visit some of the nearby Jesuit missions, which are a less frequented attraction in Bolivia. However, this turned out to be a rather difficult...
Bolivia: Salar de Uyuni
Uyuni reminds me a bit of a town from a Wild West movie. The place is located in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nothing, and there is not much to do or see. The town...
Bolivia: Potosi
From Cochabamba to Potosi, there were once again only night buses to choose from, at least if you wanted a decent bus that offered some comfort for the long journey. We woke up...
Bolivia - Salar de Uyuni
The actual highlight was still waiting at the farewell after more than two months in Bolivia. The reason why most tourists travel to this country. The Salar de Uyuni - a huge...
Bolivia - Cochabamba and Torotoro
Post 9 - The relaxed Cochabamba and the nearby Torotoro National Park. On the trail of the dinosaurs.
Bolivia - Sorata (Yungas) and the Huayna Potosí
As always, climb the next highest mountain first and enjoy the view. Here the Iminapi. Sorata is also beautifully situated in the mountains. In the background the mighty...
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