La Paz is one Bolivia’s capitals (the other is Sucre) and it’s a city where most travelers will stop while passing through Bolivia. While there are so many interesting day trips from La Paz, I also think it’s worth spending a little time in the city itself. Nearly one million people call this place home …
Sucre is one of two capitals in Bolivia. La Paz is the administrative capital and where you’ll find the legislative and executive branches of government, but Sucre is the official capital and is home to the judicial branch. So not only is Sucre a big city in Bolivia, but it’s also an important city. It’s …
Planning any large trip can feel overwhelming, but one of the hardest questions to answer is “How much will this cost?”. If you’ve never traveled long term and have only ever treated your travels as a “I’m on vacation, I can do whatever I want”, it becomes downright daunting. As I planned my five month …
Bolivia was a breath of fresh air after traveling through Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile. Don’t get me wrong. Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile are amazing, but they are also on the more expensive side of the travel budget. As I crossed into Bolivia, my amount of spending per day dropped substantially, making my overall South America …
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 …
