Traveling to Bolivia: the main destinations

Bolivia offers extraordinary and immensely varied destinations: this section walks you through the main ones, and offers tourist information and practical tips to help you plan your trip.

La Paz

The Bolivian capital will no doubt be one of the cities which will surprise you the most during your Bolivian tour. It is home to approximately 2 million inhabitants, if we include the city of El Alto, located at an altitude of 13,000 feet in the Andean plateau, whereas the rich neighborhoods are located at the bottom of the valley, some 3,200 feet below. The population of La Paz is essentially Aymara Indian, as in most of the Andean part of Bolivia. Find out more…

Sucre

Without a doubt the most beautiful city in Bolivia: a colonial city boasting some stunning white buildings and tile roofs, with the charm of a peaceful provincial city. Its architecture, tranquility, its spring weather and medium altitude make it one of the most pleasant stops in Bolivia. The main sights of Sucre include the San Felipe Neri Convent, the Casa de la Libertad, the Recoleta Convent, the textile museum and the Cal Orcko paleontological dinosaur museum. Find out more… 

Potosi

Potosi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site due to its historical importance between the 16th and 18th century. The amazing quantity of silver contained in Cerro Rico, the mountain overlooking Potosi, fuelled the splendor of the Spanish crown for over 2 centuries. The mines, which are still being mined to this day, can be visited along with the Casa de la Moneda, where the silver coins were once minted. Find out more…

Uyuni Salt Flats

The Uyuni Salt Flats are definitely the highlight of most trips to Bolivia. They are one of the most surreal and astonishing natural oddities in the world. This immense salt desert seems perfectly flat, and completely unreal to boot! Like an internal sea, it boasts some rocky islands which emerge from the gleaming whiteness of the sand, and offers some stunning 360º views. A 4×4 one-day excursion on the Salt Flats will no doubt be one of the most unforgettable moments of your trip. Find out more…

Copacabana

For want of a sea, Bolivians have the incredible Lake Titicaca, and the village of Copacabana has become a makeshift seaside resort. Located at an altitude of 12,400 feet, Copacabana is the starting point for excursions over to the Island of the Sun, the biggest island on Lake Titicaca. It can be crossed from North to South, in a 4-hour hike which offers superb views across the Lake and the Andes. Find out more…