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Bolivia travel guide

Find out what to see and do when travelling or backpacking around Bolivia in South America.

Bolivia

Bolivia highlights

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La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz
La Paz is the best place to visit the surrounding areas of Vale de Luna and Chacaltaya mountain (home to the highest ski lift in the world - and one of the scariest minibus trips!)		 Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America and is located on the border of Bolivia and Peru at a height of almost 4,000m. Take an enjoyable boat trip to Isla del Sol from Copacabana.		 Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
Tiwanaku, Bolivia
Tiahuanaco
Tiahuanaco or 'Tiwanaku' is an important archaeological with a gruesome past so ensure you get a guide to show you around and tell you the stories.		 Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
Altiplano, Bolivia
The Altiplano
If you are travelling around Bolivia then you will probably end up travelling over this high altitude plateau. Also visit the salt pans.		 Flights Hotels Hostels Tours

Bolivian lady, Bolivia

Main travellers routes

  • Many access Bolivia from the West. Few take the roads or railways north or east. Flights in can be very expensive - La Paz airport is approximately 3000m above sea level so avoid flights in if possible.
  • Coaches are the main form of transport (But beware - Bolivians are generally smaller than Westerners so leg room is pretty cramped!)

Capital and main cities

  • Sucre (Administrative)
  • La Paz is the travellers capital is the travellers capital and the highest city on earth.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Little English spoken in Bolivia

Currency

Visas (always check with your embassy)

  • No visa requirements for UK tourists for a stay of up to 90 days

Foreign Office Advice

Flights and accommodation

Tours and day trips in Bolivia

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