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Bolivia

Bolivia tailor-made holidays

Introduction

Land-locked Bolivia offers a look at traditional Andean South America. Travel to Bolivia allows you to discover this region's authentic culture whilst also exploring the superlatives associated with this activity and adventure holiday hotspot.

The high-altitude capital La Paz is a bustling, colourful city that'll take your breath away; Cochabamba is a large market town with along tradition of local culture and folklore; colonial cities including Potosi and Sucre provide a look at the Spanish influence and architecture left by the conquistadores.

Natural wonders include Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, which contains the Islas del Sol and Islas de la Luna, the setting for the Incas creation myths. The towns of Copacabana and Sorata nearby are popular with hikers.

Those looking for walking holidays in Bolivia should also head to the Cordillera Apolobamba to escape the crowds and explore these spectacular peaks.

Elsewhere, the stunning lakes of Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde, the former of which is home to flocks of flamingos, are worth the trek to see. Those in search of wildlife holidays in Bolivia ought to travel to Parque Nacional Madidi or Rio Mamoré, whilst the town of Rurrenabaque is a good base for exploring the rainforest and spotting Amazonian wildlife including river dolphins.

The surreal expanses of the Salar de Uyuni saltpan are dotted with piles of salt and spiky cacti; they are best explored by 4wd from the village of Uyuni.

 

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At a glance

Flying time from UK
12½ hours

Time zone
GMT - 4

Currency
Boliviano (Bs) = 100 centavos

Language
Spanish

Travel advice
(UK/US) Not required for tourists

Top itineraries in Bolivia

Uyuni Salt Flats

Best of Bolivia

12-day tailor-made holiday from £4,370 pp incl. flights

On this luxury Bolivia holiday you'll take in the best the country has to offer, from the whitewashed streets of colonial Sucre to Potosi's silver mines to the great salt flats of Uyuni.

Top places to stay in Bolivia

Airstream Deluxe Campers, Uyuni

Airstream Deluxe Campers, Uyuni

Luxury campervan

Explore the flamingo-troubled lagoons, endless white vistas and giant cacti islands of the world’s largest salt flat while enjoying the freedom of a luxury camper.

Posada del Inca, Lake Titicaca

Posada del Inca, Lake Titicaca

Small & intimate lodge

This hacienda – dating back to the 1600s – enjoys commanding views over fabled waters.

Parador Santa Maria La Real, Sucre

Parador Santa Maria la Real, Sucre

Historic hotel

Stay in 18th century colonial grandeur every bit as beautiful as its historic city centre setting.

Palacio del Sal, Uyuni

Palacio del Sal, Uyuni

Traditional hotel

With igloo ceilings, walls and even furnishings built entirely out of its famed surrounds, this is the world’s first salt hotel.

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