Several travelers I met in Bolivia told me to skip Copacabana, but when I mentioned that I was only visiting so I could take a day trip to Isla del Sol, they changed their mind. They told me to go for Isla del Sol, but that I didn’t need much more time in Copacabana for …
Bolivia has no shortage of great scenery, from the salt flats near Uyuni to the Maragua Crater near Sucre to the Amazon jungle and all of the mountains in between. Some of these places can feel remote, but just a short drive from the capital city of La Paz, you can reach Valle de la …
There is no shortage of mountains surrounding La Paz and there are plenty of tours to take you to these mountains. I did several day trips during my time in La Paz and one of those trips was a visit to Charquini Mountain where I was able to hike to the beautiful Laguna Charquini. The …
La Paz, Bolivia sits at over 12,000 feet above sea level, so it’s no surprise that it’s surrounded by mountains. Tourism agencies in the city offer tours to several of the nearby mountains including Huyana Potosi, Chacaltaya, Charquini, and others. On these tours, you’ll leave the city and travel even higher to get some incredible …
There are loads of great day trips from La Paz, but one of the most popular is biking down Death Road. It sounds scary, and to an extent it can be, but it’s a thrilling day. You’ll take a rental bike over thirty miles down a mountain, passing great scenery and getting your fill of …
Sucre is Bolivia’s White City and while many travelers enjoy their time spent in the city itself, there’s a lot to do in the surrounding areas. If you like hiking, there’s no shortage of hikes and trails you can do, from day hikes to multi day treks. I signed up for a tour that included …
Potosí, Bolivia was once one of the richest cities in the world thanks to the silver mine in the nearby Cerro de Potosí. This mine has been active since colonial times, back when slaves worked the mines for the Spanish rulers. As the silver was extracted, it was minted into coins and shipped outside of …
After three weeks in Bolivia, it’s time to say goodbye and move on to my next destination. Bolivia was nice, though I feel like I spent half of my time trying to catch my breath and I didn’t love that part. Much of Bolivia sits high in the mountains and I constantly found myself at …
Southern Bolivia is home to the famous Uyuni Salt Flats, but there’s so much more to see here than just the incredible salt flats. As you cross the border from Chile into Bolivia, you’ll soon find yourself passing picturesque lagoons, flamingo colonies, jaw dropping rock formations, and even towering cacti. Plus, there’s a seemingly endless …
Rainbow Valley, or Valle de Arcoíris, is a colorful mountain area located near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It’s an easy and popular day trip and the stunning landscapes are typically combined with a visit to the nearby petroglyphs. For a day trip that just takes up a half day, it packs in a lot …
