Travelogues Potosí

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...

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....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

After we spent a few really nice days in La Paz and Lissi has overcome her fear of gondolas, we take the night bus towards Uyuni. We finally arrive around 6 a.m. The night...

Finally, the highlight of Bolivia is here: a tour of the largest salt flat in the world, Salar de Uyuni! For us, it's a 4-day journey with Kristine and Mads from Denmark, our...

After crossing the border and receiving the Bolivian stamp, we headed to Copacabana (3800m) - a charming little town located right by Lake Titicaca. At lunchtime, we frantically...

I am currently in Pucon, a place recommended to me by Violetta, one of the 4 companions in the current story. The place is located on the route south and was perfectly situated...

The 'Salar de Uyuni' is the largest salt flat in the world and covers an area of 12,000 square kilometers. There is no life on it because of the high mineral content, only some...

ENGLISH Starting with a walk over the border between La Quiaca (Argentina) and Villazon (Bolivia), I spent a total of 17 days in Bolivia, ending it by crossing the...

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First, we stop in Cochabamba, a modern but somewhat nondescript city. Nevertheless, the culinary scene here is quite enjoyable. After a night, we continue directly to Torotoro,...

I have been traveling in South America for more than 1 month now. Hmm... maybe it's time for a little interim assessment...? My initial uncertainty/awkwardness (regarding pretty...

4.12. Today we take a detour to the real Bolivian Altiplano Outback! Will we have enough fuel? After a small breakfast, we start our journey and soon after Google Maps leads us...

2.12. It is also visible in a 166 dollar expensive hotel that Bolivia lags behind the tourist standards. For comparison, we have already stayed for 11 dollars. But if the waiter...

I saw things there that are simply out of this world. But they are, because I was there...

Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is located at an altitude of approximately 3650 meters and is the largest salt flat in the world, covering over 10,000 square kilometers. The salt lake...

Arrival in the Bolivian border town of Villazon

7:30 AM: the alarm clock rings mercilessly. I have a headache and I'm not sure if it's due to the altitude, lack of sleep, or the late dinner with that strange instant coffee.

Day 36 Today we're going to the salt desert. How cool - finally. We were looking forward to it for 3 years. Bolivia has been very mixed so far - hopefully this desert can...

Night bus rides are a number of their own. While the buses in Latin America were extremely comfortable and the drivers drove calmly, I was spared inconveniences such as...

I just can't warm up to Bolivia... Day 32. For 15 euros and 100 Bs entrance fee we went to Machu Picchu in Bolivia ~ that's what it said everywhere... The beginning was already...

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...

8.12. We enjoy breakfast with a great view of the city before making the 7.5 hour journey back to Torotoro National Park. This route has a bit more traffic but we have gotten...

Lip balm ready and let's go: Welcome to the driest desert in the world. After a short stop in Santiago, we traveled by bus to San Pedro de Atacama. From there, there are many...

Visiting the Salar de Uyuni, the lakes and deserts of the Altiplano, with flamingos, llamas, and vicuñas in the southern highlands of Bolivia, was one of my great, long-standing...

6.12. Let's go to Potosi. The three hours are only marred by a bus accident that happened on a mountain road. We suspect bad tires or driver error as the cause, because the...

Today, the lagoons of Bolivia were at the top of our program. We passed a herd of llamas, strolling casually along the road. Quinoa fields in the most colorful hues passed us...