Bolivia Travel Guide
Out of all the countries in South America, Bolivia has the most number of
indigenous people that enables the travellers to experience the authentic Indian
culture along with the most dramatic landscapes of South America.
Weather is very unpredictable in Bolivia. If you are planning to go for a trip,
you would be needing clothes with light fabric because of the very tropical and
sometimes humid weather. You might also want to consider bringing clothes that
can make you feel warm and cozy during the night as it can be very cold
especially at places like Altiplano, Puna, La Paz, Potosi and Oruro.
Bolivia is blessed with so many natural treasures. Here, you can visit the
second largest lake in South America called Lake Titicaca. This lake is one of
the greatest assets of Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is a very significant and mythical
lake among the locals. This scenic spot resembles the shape of an animal called
puma that is sacred to the Inca. Lake Titica has at least 41 islands and the
largest of all is the Isla del Sol - another tourist attraction in Bolivia as
well. Isla del Sol is the island where the remains of the ancient temple of the
Inca is situated.
A Bolivian get-away can never be complete without a trip to the city of La Paz.
The caramel colored town of La Paz is the perfect meeting places for tourists
and locals. It is has a park filled with trees and benches where you can simply
relax. The plaza was made during Spanish colonial- era that is why bronze
statues of the past military leaders and Spanish rulers were left behind. You
may also want to get lost in the town's alleyways and shop for handcrafted
silvers or weaved clothes with very interesting, colourful and intricate pattern.
Local Bolivian foods are very distinctive with most dishes are meat. There
restaurants that serves international cuisines but it is advised to go for the
local-style restaurants to fully experience Bolivian nouvelle cuisine. The most
popular snack and the specialty in Bolivia is the Empanada Salteña. It is a
combination of chicken, diced meat, potatoes, raisins and pepper, all rolled
into a finely baked dough. Don't forget to national drink called chichi. A very
strong beverage made from the fermented corns and cereals.
Since it has a lot of greener than green forests and rich landscapes, Bolivia is
also visited by many because of the outdoor activities that can be done here.
Travellers will enjoy trekking at Bolivia starting at La Paz. There are at least
ten eco-parks you can choose from. If you're not up for walking but still wanted
to get close to nature, then the jungle tour is perfect for you. Typical jungle
tour includes a ride in motorized canoes in rivers Tuichi and Beni. The
highlights of this trip are the indigenous plants and different spectacular
species of tropical birds.
There are so many hotel accommodations in Bolivia. You can choose hotels from
the cheapest to the most luxurious ones. Most hotels were located in the town of
La Paz. US dollars can be exchanged in these establishments as well.
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