The most beautiful places in Bolivia
Wonderful places from mountains to jungle
Bolivia, thanks to huge changes in altitude, offers a variety of beautiful and unique places. From volcanoes and lagoons in the Altiplano plateau to the endless Amazon forest. Above that is here an interesting rock towns and high mountains.
Parinacota
The most beautiful volcano in the world
Among the most beautiful volcanoes of Bolivia and the whole world, there is, by a white cap decorated, Parinacota (6 342 m asl). Although the most fashionable exit trails lead to it from Bolivia, the most beautiful view is from the Chilean side of Lake Chungara. Together with the neighboring Pomerape Volcano (6,282m asl), they are called „two mountains“ after the Payachata in Ayamu. continue reading
Laguna Colorada
The most beautiful lake of Bolivia
Red Laguna Colorada belongs among one of the biggest attractions of this part of Bolivia. You will admire here thousands of flamingos living in this red lagoon surrounded by volcanic mountains. continue reading
Titicaca Lake
The most famous lake in South America
This fabulous lake is situated at an altitude of 3 820 meters above sea level. It is often stated as the highest navigable lake in the world. With its area of 8549 square kilometers it is also the second largest lake in South America. There are 36 islands and it has a clear blue colored water. It is actually a remnant of an ancient sea that once covered almost entire Altiplano. continue reading
Licancabur
Volcanic lighthouse over lagoon Verde
One of the most typical Bolivian scenery is the view from the lagoon Verde of volcano Licancabur (5 960 m asl) lying directly on the border with Chile. Beautifully symmetrical volcanic cone rises to a height of nearly six thousand meters above sea level. Despite its height it belongs among simple hiking destinations. continue reading
Laguna Chiar Khota
Lake with fabulous views
Laguna Chiar Khota (4998m above sea level) is the highest lake you can see on the Lagunas de Altura classical trail. Thanks to its incredible view of the Sajama Volcano, it is also one of the most interesting places in the entire trek. continue reading
Salar de Uyuni
The biggest salar in the world
Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt desert on the earth. It is, for example, twice larger than famous Great Salt Lake in Utah. It has 12 106 square kilometers, salt layer is between 2–20 meters and annually is mined 20,000 tons. In addition, there are interesting black rocks towering from salar like true „islands“. They are covered by several cacti. Dry salt makes interesting geometric polygons here. On the other hand, when is salar after rains full of water, it looks like an endless mirror. continue reading
Bolivian death road
The most famous South American road
If you want to get to Yungas region or to the Amazon from the Altipláno plateau, you always have a dangerous downhill run. The most famous of these dangerous roads is the Camino de la Muerte – Death Road. Today you will meet here mostly cyclists, thanks to a new safer road. continue reading
El Silar
Bolivian Bryce canyon
The most beautiful part of the valley Palca is a vast rock town of El Silar. Hundreds of eroded rock towers protrude here above the semi-arid landscape. The entire area is easily accessible from Tupiza. You can spend here hours by strolling and admiring the views. It is the most beautiful rock town in Bolivia. continue reading
Tupiza
The heart of the Bolivian wild west
The city of Tupiza itself is not a complete attraction for tourists. The amazing landscape of colorful rocks stretching all over the city attracts a lot. It is a great base for long hikes and horseback rides. continue reading
Desert Desierto de Dali
Desert between pastel volcanoes
High mountain desert measuring about 10×10km surrounded on three sides by volcanoes abounding with pastel colors is one of the big attractions on salar tour. Unfortunately, most cars stop here only for a short time and then continue on to thermal springs Polque. continue reading
Sorata
The starting point for Cordillera Real
The city of Sorata boasts with an absolutely stunning location between sharp ridges just off the mighty peaks of Cordillera Real – Ancohuma and Illampa. In addition, there is a welcoming climate, making it an ideal place to relax or perfect trekking continue reading
Palca Canyon
A bizarre canyon full of rock formations
Just a short distance to the east of the largest city of Bolivia La Paz is another natural wonder – the canyon of Palca. Here you can admire the imposing rock towers and enjoy the stunning scenery continue reading
Fumaroles Sol de Maňana
Devil's cauldron
The biggest „volcanic“ attraction on the entire salar tour are smoking fumaroles Sol de Maňana at a height of nearly five thousand meters above sea level. There are several such „smokey places“, so do not be surprised to see only a pond full of mud instead of amazing photos you have admired on pictures. You just may need to walk away a little. continue reading
Cacti at Isla Incahuasi
Gigantic cacti at salar
Stop on the „island“ Inca Huasi lying on an immense salar de Uyuni is a great experience, mainly due to the giant cacti that grow here. Some reach up to 12 meters. At sunrise it is especially interesting here. continue reading
Pampas del Yacuma
Bolivian Pantanal
Amazon Basin does not provide only an impenetrable jungle, but also the vast pampas full of animals. The ideal place to watch caimans, kapybar or anakonda are pampas along the Yacuma River in the neighborhood of Santa Rosa continue reading
Laguna Hedionda
Lagoon full of flamingos
Lagoon Hedionda is one of the most beautiful ones out of the six lagoons lying close together on the way from laguna Colorada to salar Uyuni. The surrounding volcanoes reflect in its waters and dozens of flamingos seek food here. If you're lucky, you will see here also shy ilamas vicunas. There is also a small hotel, so it is possible to stay here overnight. continue reading
Maididi National park
A little different Amazon
From the provincial town of Rurrenabaque, located at the southern end of the Amazonian Basin, you can go on a boat along the Beni River to the surrounding beautiful jungle. You will be accompanied by beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ridges continue reading
Sun Island
Sacred island on Lake Titicaca
The Incas, according to the ancient legends, determined their origin from the island of the Sun, located on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. Inca king was regarded as the son of the sun. On the island there are several nice beaches, terraced fields and small archaeological sites. The most beautiful is however the ridge path overlooking the imposing peaks of Cordillera Real continue reading
Zongo pass
Pass under Huayna Potosí
Only a short distance from La Paz is the Zongo Pass (4,764 meters above sea level). Just below the pass is the magical Milluni lagoon. From everywhere is a view of the impressive six-thousand-foot Huayna Potosí continue reading
La Paz
The largest city of Bolivia
The city of La Paz is the largest and, in fact, the capital of Bolivia (but by the constitution is the capital of Sucre). More than just the sights in the center will captivate the city's overall panorama, set in a huge valley with the Illimani peak on the horizon continue reading
Apacheta Chucura Pass
The highest point of El Choro trek
Pass Chucura Apacheta (4 870 m asl) is the highest point of the trek on the ancient Inca trail El Choro. Up to the pass leads a dusty small road from the „asphalt“ pass La Cumbre. But to the other side leads only a steep path. From the vicinity of the pass on the ridge of Cordillera Real is a nice view of the six thousand meters high Huyana Potosi. continue reading
Copacabana town
Picturesque little town on Lake Titicaca
The Bolivian Copacabana, often confused by the famous beach of Rio de Janeiro, is a nice town on Lake Titicaca. It boasts with a beautiful white cathedral, nice beach, and the Cerro Calvaria hill from where you can enjoy great views continue reading
Chacaltaya
The former world's highest ski slope
Chacaltaya is basically not very interesting mountain. Rather, it's just such a lackluster peak. What makes it interesting is the outlook from it of the surrounding glaciated giants and most importantly, that it is easily accessible five thousand meters high mountain as the small road leading to the mountain hut ends just a little more than a hundred vertical meters below the peak. Tourist often come here to see the place, where used to be the highest ski resort in the world once (before the glacier forever melted). continue reading
Tiwanaku
The most important Bolivian ruins
Just a short distance from Lake Titicaca there are the most remarkable Bolivian ruins – Tiwanaku, the former capital of the same empire. The most important local monument is the interesting gate of the Sun. continue reading
City of Sucre
Capital of Bolivia
According to the Constitution, Sucre is the capital of Bolivia, but it is by far the largest or the most important. You will find here picturesque colonial architecture and interesting surroundings. Not far from the city is the mysterious Maragua crater continue reading
Lookout from Sandillani settlement
View of the entire El Choro trek
The Sandillani settlement is not only the place where you camp in second day of the El Choro trek, but also a great view of the green ridges of Yungas and Cordillera Real. Especially at sunrise it has great charm here continue reading
Potosí
Silver City
The city of Potosí was famous for its giant amount of silver, which was extracted from Cerro Rico. Thanks to this mountain, Medieval Spain grew rich. At the same time, it is one of the highest-lying large cities in the world. Today you will find mainly colonial monuments. continue reading
The Moon valley in La Paz
An interesting rock town in the capital city
One of the few tourist attractions in La Paz is the interesting rock town of Vall de la Luna „Moon Valley“. You can explore the bizarre rock towers here. Ideal to combine this trip with a hike on Chacaltaya Mountain continue reading
Church of San Cristobal
Famous church
The church in San Cristobal is one of the most famous in Bolivian Altiplano. He is famous for the strangely circumferential wall that surrounds him and works at the same time as a small bell tower continue reading
Cerro Rico
Mountain full of silver
Cerro Rico „rich mountain“ is dominating the city of Potosi and it was the largest source of silver for medieval Spain. Only few tourist embarks on top of the mountain (even if it leads dirt road) to see Potosi from above. Most goes into the bowels of the mountain to get to know burdensome life of miners. continue reading
Cemetery train
Remnants of Bolivian train rush
At the southern end of the dusty, cold and windy Uyuni is a unique set of trains and locomotives, the so-called Cemeterio de Trenes Cemetery. Unfortunately, nobody is trying to restore these trains at least. Even so, it's a very interesting place to visit, though it may seem pretty depressing for you. continue reading
The picturesque church in Sajama
The most significant monument in the Sajama Nation
The most significant and unique monument in the village and the entire Sajama National Park is picturesque, so typical of the Altiplano plateau, a church with a bell tower. continue reading
Rock formation Arbol de Piedra
Rock mushroom on Altiplano
Arbol de Piedra is the most famous rock formation on the southwestern Bolivian Altiplano. Each of off road salar tours has here at least a short stop. Thanks to the surrounding desert Siloli and volcanic ridges has this place an interesting atmosphere. continue reading
