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What to See in Bolivia
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Bolivia has 7 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Cordillera and Altiplano
Inca Trails of the Andes (2014)
Also known as Qhapaq Ñan. These are the remains of the roads (23,000 km) built by the Incas over several centuries to consolidate their economic and political power across the Andean region. They span six countries.
Also known as Qhapaq Ñan. These are the remains of the roads (23,000 km) built by the Incas over several centuries to consolidate their economic and political power across the Andean region. They span six countries.
Potosí (1987)
This stunning UNESCO-listed city perched at 4,000 m is famous not only for its Spanish colonial architecture but also for its mines, which visitors can tour.
This stunning UNESCO-listed city perched at 4,000 m is famous not only for its Spanish colonial architecture but also for its mines, which visitors can tour.
Sucre (1991)
The constitutional capital of Bolivia, Sucre is a UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous colonial-era buildings.
The constitutional capital of Bolivia, Sucre is a UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous colonial-era buildings.
Tiwanaku (2000)
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable remnant of the eponymous civilisation holds the ruins of the pre-Columbian City of the Sun. It is located in the town of Tiahuanaco, near Lake Titicaca.
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable remnant of the eponymous civilisation holds the ruins of the pre-Columbian City of the Sun. It is located in the town of Tiahuanaco, near Lake Titicaca.
Amazon and Eastern Plains
Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos (1990)
These are UNESCO-listed Spanish-era missions spread across several villages (Concepción, San Ignacio, San Javier, San Miguel) in the northern part of the Santa Cruz de la Sierra department.
These are UNESCO-listed Spanish-era missions spread across several villages (Concepción, San Ignacio, San Javier, San Miguel) in the northern part of the Santa Cruz de la Sierra department.
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park (2000)
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable park bordering Brazil is home to stunning waterfalls and countless animal and plant species.
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable park bordering Brazil is home to stunning waterfalls and countless animal and plant species.
Samaipata Archaeological Site (1998)
Next to the town of the same name, this pre-Columbian site is known for its massive rock carved with basins and channels.
Next to the town of the same name, this pre-Columbian site is known for its massive rock carved with basins and channels.
Cordillera and Altiplano
Cochabamba
The fourth-largest city in Bolivia. For tourists, it is best known for its enormous Christ statue overlooking the city.
The fourth-largest city in Bolivia. For tourists, it is best known for its enormous Christ statue overlooking the city.
Copacabana
The lakeside town on the shores of Lake Titicaca serves as a starting point for boat tours of the Bolivian part of the lake. It also has a beautiful basilica.
The lakeside town on the shores of Lake Titicaca serves as a starting point for boat tours of the Bolivian part of the lake. It also has a beautiful basilica.
Isla del Sol
The large island on Lake Titicaca is home (along with its neighbor Isla de la Luna) to a multitude of small pre-Columbian ruins.
The large island on Lake Titicaca is home (along with its neighbor Isla de la Luna) to a multitude of small pre-Columbian ruins.
La Paz
The world’s highest capital city (4,058 m). Beyond its stunning views, the city boasts numerous colonial-era buildings and a "unique atmosphere.".
The world’s highest capital city (4,058 m). Beyond its stunning views, the city boasts numerous colonial-era buildings and a "unique atmosphere.".
Oruro
Capital of the province of the same name, this large city is primarily known for its carnival held in February-March.
Capital of the province of the same name, this large city is primarily known for its carnival held in February-March.
Potosí
This stunning UNESCO-listed city perched at 4,000 m is famous not only for its Spanish colonial architecture but also for its mines, which visitors can tour.
This stunning UNESCO-listed city perched at 4,000 m is famous not only for its Spanish colonial architecture but also for its mines, which visitors can tour.
Che Guevara Trail
This tourist route lets you follow Che Guevara’s final "adventures" in Bolivia across around ten locations between Sucre and Santa Cruz.
This tourist route lets you follow Che Guevara’s final "adventures" in Bolivia across around ten locations between Sucre and Santa Cruz.
Sorata
A village near Lake Titicaca, primarily serving as a base for trekkers exploring the surrounding area.
A village near Lake Titicaca, primarily serving as a base for trekkers exploring the surrounding area.
Sucre
The constitutional capital of Bolivia, Sucre is a UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous colonial-era buildings.
The constitutional capital of Bolivia, Sucre is a UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous colonial-era buildings.
Tarabuco
This large Andean village near Sucre is known as the heart of the Yampara culture, which can be discovered at the Sunday market or during the Pukllay festival held in March.
This large Andean village near Sucre is known as the heart of the Yampara culture, which can be discovered at the Sunday market or during the Pukllay festival held in March.
Tiwanaku
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable remnant of the eponymous civilisation holds the ruins of the pre-Columbian City of the Sun. It is located in the town of Tiahuanaco, near Lake Titicaca.
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable remnant of the eponymous civilisation holds the ruins of the pre-Columbian City of the Sun. It is located in the town of Tiahuanaco, near Lake Titicaca.
Tupiza
This town in southern Bolivia is surrounded by stunning gorges and mountains, where small mining villages nestle. You can hike or ride on horseback here.
This town in southern Bolivia is surrounded by stunning gorges and mountains, where small mining villages nestle. You can hike or ride on horseback here.
Uyuni
The town is at the gateway to the salt flat of the same name and serves as a base for visiting it.
The town is at the gateway to the salt flat of the same name and serves as a base for visiting it.
Vallegrande
This small colonial-style town at an altitude of 2,000 m is best known as the place where Che Guevara was buried after being executed in 1967 in the nearby village of La Higuera.
This small colonial-style town at an altitude of 2,000 m is best known as the place where Che Guevara was buried after being executed in 1967 in the nearby village of La Higuera.
Natural Heritage
Chacaltaya
At an altitude of 5,421 m, this was the world's highest ski resort until it closed a few years ago. It is now a destination for hikers, not far from La Paz, in the Royal Cordillera.
At an altitude of 5,421 m, this was the world's highest ski resort until it closed a few years ago. It is now a destination for hikers, not far from La Paz, in the Royal Cordillera.
Royal Cordillera
Close to La Paz and Lake Titicaca, this mountainous and glacial range is a great region for trekking and mountaineering. Several peaks exceed 6,000 m, including Huayna Potosí.
Close to La Paz and Lake Titicaca, this mountainous and glacial range is a great region for trekking and mountaineering. Several peaks exceed 6,000 m, including Huayna Potosí.
Huayna Potosi
A 6,088 m ice-covered summit near La Paz. The ascent of this well-known mountain in the Royal Cordillera is typically completed in two days and is widely offered by specialized agencies.
A 6,088 m ice-covered summit near La Paz. The ascent of this well-known mountain in the Royal Cordillera is typically completed in two days and is widely offered by specialized agencies.
Lake Titicaca
Straddling Peru and Bolivia, it is the largest navigable lake in the world. While it is usually visited from Peru, it can also be accessed from Copacabana in Bolivia, with boat trips to the Bolivian islands of the Sun and the Moon.
Straddling Peru and Bolivia, it is the largest navigable lake in the world. While it is usually visited from Peru, it can also be accessed from Copacabana in Bolivia, with boat trips to the Bolivian islands of the Sun and the Moon.
Licancabur
It’s a striking 5,916 m volcano on the Chile-Bolivia border, and you can climb it from the Bolivian side.
It’s a striking 5,916 m volcano on the Chile-Bolivia border, and you can climb it from the Bolivian side.
Amboro National Park
This park, which descends from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, is home to a very rich fauna and flora.
This park, which descends from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, is home to a very rich fauna and flora.
Carrasco National Park
A mountainous park in the Cochabamba region featuring canyons, rivers, and valleys perfect for hiking and rafting.
A mountainous park in the Cochabamba region featuring canyons, rivers, and valleys perfect for hiking and rafting.
Madidi National Park
A vast park in northern Bolivia stretching from the Andean glaciers to the edge of the Amazon rainforest. It boasts rich and diverse wildlife and flora. Hiking is possible here.
A vast park in northern Bolivia stretching from the Andean glaciers to the edge of the Amazon rainforest. It boasts rich and diverse wildlife and flora. Hiking is possible here.
Sajama National Park
This is a high-altitude desert area with volcanoes and geysers, bordering Chile.
This is a high-altitude desert area with volcanoes and geysers, bordering Chile.
Torotoro National Park
In the Cochabamba region, this park is known for its caves and dinosaur fossils.
In the Cochabamba region, this park is known for its caves and dinosaur fossils.
Eduardo Avaroa Reserve
In the Sud Lípez region, on the borders with Chile and Argentina, enjoy stunning landscapes of lakes and volcanoes as well as colonies of pink flamingos.
In the Sud Lípez region, on the borders with Chile and Argentina, enjoy stunning landscapes of lakes and volcanoes as well as colonies of pink flamingos.
"Death Road"
Also known as the "Yungas Road". Between La Paz and Coroico, this impressive route—which you can also descend by bike—offers a 3,000 m elevation drop over 69 km.
Also known as the "Yungas Road". Between La Paz and Coroico, this impressive route—which you can also descend by bike—offers a 3,000 m elevation drop over 69 km.
Salar de Uyuni
The world's largest salt desert and a must-see on any trip to Bolivia. Explore it and its surroundings over several days.
The world's largest salt desert and a must-see on any trip to Bolivia. Explore it and its surroundings over several days.
Southern Lipez
In the far southwest of the country, this is a stunning desert region where lakes (including the famous Laguna Verde and Laguna Colorada), volcanoes, and geysers blend against a backdrop of mountains.
In the far southwest of the country, this is a stunning desert region where lakes (including the famous Laguna Verde and Laguna Colorada), volcanoes, and geysers blend against a backdrop of mountains.
Moon Valley
On the outskirts of La Paz, this tiny valley features striking rock formations shaped by erosion.
On the outskirts of La Paz, this tiny valley features striking rock formations shaped by erosion.
Yungas
A set of stunning intermediate valleys between the Amazon and the cordilleras. The vegetation is dense, with numerous waterfalls and great opportunities for treks and rafting.
A set of stunning intermediate valleys between the Amazon and the cordilleras. The vegetation is dense, with numerous waterfalls and great opportunities for treks and rafting.
Amazon and Eastern Plains
Guayaramerín
A port city in the Amazon, on the border with Brazil, from which you can organise boat trips on the rivers.
A port city in the Amazon, on the border with Brazil, from which you can organise boat trips on the rivers.
Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
These are UNESCO-listed Spanish-era missions spread across several villages (Concepción, San Ignacio, San Javier, San Miguel) in the northern part of the Santa Cruz de la Sierra department.
These are UNESCO-listed Spanish-era missions spread across several villages (Concepción, San Ignacio, San Javier, San Miguel) in the northern part of the Santa Cruz de la Sierra department.
Puerto Suárez
This major river port on the Brazilian border is also a good base for visiting the Bolivian Pantanal.
This major river port on the Brazilian border is also a good base for visiting the Bolivian Pantanal.
Puerto Villaroel
It’s a village bordering the Amazon from which you can set off on a "cruise" along the nearby rivers.
It’s a village bordering the Amazon from which you can set off on a "cruise" along the nearby rivers.
Samaipata
A large town near Santa Cruz, surrounded by a UNESCO-listed pre-Columbian site, as well as caves, waterfalls, and areas ideal for trekking.
A large town near Santa Cruz, surrounded by a UNESCO-listed pre-Columbian site, as well as caves, waterfalls, and areas ideal for trekking.
Samaipata Archaeological Site
Next to the town of the same name, this pre-Columbian site is known for its massive rock carved with basins and channels.
Next to the town of the same name, this pre-Columbian site is known for its massive rock carved with basins and channels.
Rurrenabaque
A small town on the edge of the Amazon that has become a tourist base for anyone wanting to explore the surrounding forest or rivers.
A small town on the edge of the Amazon that has become a tourist base for anyone wanting to explore the surrounding forest or rivers.
Trinidad
A major city in the Amazon basin that can serve as a base for exploring the rainforest by boat along the rivers.
A major city in the Amazon basin that can serve as a base for exploring the rainforest by boat along the rivers.
Natural Heritage
Bolivian Pantanal
A vast area of lakes, rivers, marshes, and lagoons extending from the Brazilian and Paraguayan Pantanal. The region is home to exceptionally rich wildlife and flora.
A vast area of lakes, rivers, marshes, and lagoons extending from the Brazilian and Paraguayan Pantanal. The region is home to exceptionally rich wildlife and flora.
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable park bordering Brazil is home to stunning waterfalls and countless animal and plant species.
A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable park bordering Brazil is home to stunning waterfalls and countless animal and plant species.
Must-see & highly recommended
Lake Titicaca
★★★★ Straddling Peru and Bolivia, it is the largest navigable lake in the world. While it is usually visited from Peru, it can also be accessed…
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
★★★★ A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable park bordering Brazil is home to stunning waterfalls and countless animal and plant species.
Potosí
★★★★ This stunning UNESCO-listed city perched at 4,000 m is famous not only for its Spanish colonial architecture but also for its mines, which…
Eduardo Avaroa Reserve
★★★★ In the Sud Lípez region, on the borders with Chile and Argentina, enjoy stunning landscapes of lakes and volcanoes as well as colonies of…
Salar de Uyuni
★★★★ The world's largest salt desert and a must-see on any trip to Bolivia. Explore it and its surroundings over several days.
Southern Lipez
★★★★ In the far southwest of the country, this is a stunning desert region where lakes (including the famous Laguna Verde and Laguna Colorada)…
Recommended
"Death Road"
★★★ Also known as the "Yungas Road". Between La Paz and Coroico, this impressive route—which you can also descend by bike—offers a…
Inca Trails of the Andes
★★★ Also known as Qhapaq Ñan. These are the remains of the roads (23,000 km) built by the Incas over several centuries to consolidate their…
Royal Cordillera
★★★ Close to La Paz and Lake Titicaca, this mountainous and glacial range is a great region for trekking and mountaineering. Several peaks…
Isla del Sol
★★★ The large island on Lake Titicaca is home (along with its neighbor Isla de la Luna) to a multitude of small pre-Columbian ruins.
La Paz
★★★ The world’s highest capital city (4,058 m). Beyond its stunning views, the city boasts numerous colonial-era buildings and a "unique…
Bolivian Pantanal
★★★ A vast area of lakes, rivers, marshes, and lagoons extending from the Brazilian and Paraguayan Pantanal. The region is home to…
Amboro National Park
★★★ This park, which descends from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, is home to a very rich fauna and flora.
Madidi National Park
★★★ A vast park in northern Bolivia stretching from the Andean glaciers to the edge of the Amazon rainforest. It boasts rich and diverse…
Sajama National Park
★★★ This is a high-altitude desert area with volcanoes and geysers, bordering Chile.
Salar de Coipasa
★★★ A salt desert less well-known than that of Uyuni, though it borders it.
Sucre
★★★ The constitutional capital of Bolivia, Sucre is a UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous colonial-era buildings.
Yungas
★★★ A set of stunning intermediate valleys between the Amazon and the cordilleras. The vegetation is dense, with numerous waterfalls and great…
Worth a look / Other
Huayna Potosi
★★ A 6,088 m ice-covered summit near La Paz. The ascent of this well-known mountain in the Royal Cordillera is typically completed in two days…
Licancabur
★★ It’s a striking 5,916 m volcano on the Chile-Bolivia border, and you can climb it from the Bolivian side.
Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
★★ These are UNESCO-listed Spanish-era missions spread across several villages (Concepción, San Ignacio, San Javier, San Miguel) in the…
Carrasco National Park
★★ A mountainous park in the Cochabamba region featuring canyons, rivers, and valleys perfect for hiking and rafting.
Rurrenabaque
★★ A small town on the edge of the Amazon that has become a tourist base for anyone wanting to explore the surrounding forest or rivers.
Samaipata
★★ A large town near Santa Cruz, surrounded by a UNESCO-listed pre-Columbian site, as well as caves, waterfalls, and areas ideal for trekking.
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)
★★ The most prosperous and lively city in Bolivia, with many beautiful buildings.
Tarata
★★ A town in the Cochabamba region that has retained all its colonial charm.
Tiwanaku
★★ A UNESCO-listed site, this remarkable remnant of the eponymous civilisation holds the ruins of the pre-Columbian City of the Sun. It is…
Totora
★★ A Quechua town in the Cochabamba region with well-preserved colonial architecture.
Tupiza
★★ This town in southern Bolivia is surrounded by stunning gorges and mountains, where small mining villages nestle. You can hike or ride on…
Moon Valley
★★ On the outskirts of La Paz, this tiny valley features striking rock formations shaped by erosion.
Chacaltaya
★ At an altitude of 5,421 m, this was the world's highest ski resort until it closed a few years ago. It is now a destination for hikers, not…
Cochabamba
★ The fourth-largest city in Bolivia. For tourists, it is best known for its enormous Christ statue overlooking the city.
Copacabana (Bolivia)
★ The lakeside town on the shores of Lake Titicaca serves as a starting point for boat tours of the Bolivian part of the lake. It also has a…
Coroico
★ A small town in the heart of the Yungas, a stopover between La Paz and the Amazon.
Guayaramerín
★ A port city in the Amazon, on the border with Brazil, from which you can organise boat trips on the rivers.
Oruro
★ Capital of the province of the same name, this large city is primarily known for its carnival held in February-March.
Torotoro National Park
★ In the Cochabamba region, this park is known for its caves and dinosaur fossils.
Puerto Suárez
★ This major river port on the Brazilian border is also a good base for visiting the Bolivian Pantanal.
Puerto Villaroel
★ It’s a village bordering the Amazon from which you can set off on a "cruise" along the nearby rivers.
Che Guevara Trail
★ This tourist route lets you follow Che Guevara’s final "adventures" in Bolivia across around ten locations between Sucre and Santa…
Samaipata Archaeological Site
★ Next to the town of the same name, this pre-Columbian site is known for its massive rock carved with basins and channels.
Sorata
★ A village near Lake Titicaca, primarily serving as a base for trekkers exploring the surrounding area.
Tarabuco
★ This large Andean village near Sucre is known as the heart of the Yampara culture, which can be discovered at the Sunday market or during…
Tarija
★ A lively crossroads city in southern Bolivia, Tarija boasts some beautiful buildings.
Trinidad (Bolivia)
★ A major city in the Amazon basin that can serve as a base for exploring the rainforest by boat along the rivers.
Uyuni
★ The town is at the gateway to the salt flat of the same name and serves as a base for visiting it.
Vallegrande
★ This small colonial-style town at an altitude of 2,000 m is best known as the place where Che Guevara was buried after being executed in…