The best places to visit in Bolivia
Bolivia Holidays & Tailor-made Tours
Bolivia boasts an interesting collection of cities, each offering something unique to the visitors, be it stunning surroundings, picture-perfect streets or a fascinating history.
Sat within a giant canyon and overlooked by the stunning Illimani volcano, La Pazis the administrative capital of Bolivia, and as such is comfortably the highest capital anywhere in the world. The altitude though is not the only thing here that will have you catching your breath. The streets of La Paz buzz with activity, whilst buses painted every colour of the rainbow chug back and forth as somewhere overhead cable cars glide silently over the city. La Paz is a complicated and far from picture-perfect city, but amid the seeming chaos though there is real beauty in the architecture and, after you get oriented, there is a disarming charm which belies La Paz's somewhat unfair reputation.
Sucreis Bolivia's prettiest city, defined by shady plazas, quiet side-streets and the pristine whitewashed facades of its elegant buildings. In contrast to fast-paced La Paz, Sucre's laid-back atmosphere invites you to linger at cafes and indulge in its famed chocolate or ice cream. From here you can visit the extraordinary limestone dinosaur wall at Cal Orcko, experience the colourful Tarabuco textile market or take a day trip to historic Potosí.
The city of Potosíis one of the most important in Bolivia, as it bares the scars of the most prosperous but traumatic period of the country's history. It is here, or more specifically in Cerro Rico which overlooks the city, that the Spanish conquistadors found sudden wealth upon discovering the silver deposits hidden inside the mountain. What followed was a period of boom, in which the city was decorated with ornate buildings and churches filled with gold, however there was a human price to be paid as millions lost their lives, thanks to the unimaginable conditions experienced within the infamous mines. Conditions have improved dramtically, but mining is still a perilous business and a trip to Potosí is a humbling and moving experience.
Santa Cruz, situated close to tropical rainforest back down at low altitude, is surrounded by wonderful national parks and close to the famous Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos. It is one of Latin America's fastest growing cities and mixes busy markets and lively bars with quiet squares and interesting colonial architecture.
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La Paz
Experience the weird and the wonderful in city high in the mountains
Potosi
Journey into Bolivia's turbulent past in the shadow of Cerro Rico
Sucre
Slow things down in the shady plazas of colonial Sucre
Santa Cruz
Go with the flow in Bolivia's modern, yet quiet, business city
City Guide: La Paz
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Lima - La Paz - Sucre - Potosí - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco
The buildings and traditions of the Incas blend with a fascinating colonial history, in a setting of scenic mountain landscapes and the riches of Potosi.
Route
Lima - La Paz - Sucre - Potosí - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Multi-Country Landmark Tours
Laguna Tour
21 Nights from
£7,642
Santiago de Chile - San Pedro de Atacama - Remote Lagoons & Flamingoes - Uyuni Salt Flats - Potosi - Sucre - La Paz - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Lima
Journey to cosmopolitan cities, deserts and the Andean mountains to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Cross stunning salt flats, view remote lagoons with flamingoes, experienc…
Route
Santiago de Chile - San Pedro de Atacama - Remote Lagoons & Flamingoes - Uyuni Salt Flats - Potosi - Sucre - La Paz - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Lima
Multi-Country Landmark Tours
Viracocha Tour
21 Nights from
£5,832
Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires - Santa Cruz - Sucre - Potosi - La Paz - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Lima
A cross continent odyssey from tropical beaches and magnificent waterfalls to the cultural heartland. Raising to dramatic mountain landscapes to explore Inca ruins, remote vil…
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Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires - Santa Cruz - Sucre - Potosi - La Paz - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Lima
Multi-Country Landmark Tours
Moneda Tour
17 Nights from
£4,551
Santa Cruz - Sucre - Potosi - La Paz - Puno/Lake Titicaca - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Lima
Step back in time to explore landlocked Bolivia and the riches of Potosi. Cross mysterious Lake Titicaca perched at the top of the Andean mountains and travel by train to Cusc…
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Santa Cruz - Sucre - Potosi - La Paz - Puno/Lake Titicaca - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Lima
Multi-Country Landmark Tours
Montecristi Tour
17 Nights from
£4,758
Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires - Lima - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Journey from Rio de Janeiro to the mighty Iguassu Falls, explore Buenos Aires, Lima and Lake Titicaca and enjoy a luxury train journey across Andean mountain landscapes to Cus…
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Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires - Lima - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Multi-Country Landmark Tours
Shaman Tour
31 Nights from
£16,764
Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro - Salvador - Brasília - Manaus - Tabatinga Three Borders: Brazil, Peru, Colombia - Private Amazon Cruise - Iquitos - Lima - La Paz - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Cross continent journey via the Amazon with a 4 night private cruise in the remote depths of the rainforest. Discover the local lifestyle, delicious cuisine, Andean landscapes…
Route
Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro - Salvador - Brasília - Manaus - Tabatinga Three Borders: Brazil, Peru, Colombia - Private Amazon Cruise - Iquitos - Lima - La Paz - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco