10. Rurrenabaque
Backpackers will love the picturesque village of Rurrenabaque, often known as Rurre. It is located on the Rio Beni’s beaches and serves as the starting point for several one- to thirty-day riverboat, jungle, and pampas trips. Since the Tacana, a lowland tribe, were one of the few to reject Christianity, the town lacks the standard layout of a central cathedral plaza. Today, nevertheless, there is a sizable enough tourism industry that the culture mostly appeals to Western tourists.
9. Coroico
The quechua phrase that means “golden hill” is the source of the town’s name. The resort community of Coroico has a breathtaking view of a thick jungle forest, tropical slopes, and jagged, snowy peaks thanks to its placement on the edge of the Andean foothills. It is a wonderful stopover spot on the way to or from La Paz since it is low enough in height to be warm. Although there are numerous excellent walks in this area to magnificent waterfalls and mountaintop vistas, extreme mountain biking is the area’s main attraction.
8. Sorata
The tranquil village of Sorata, which lies halfway between La Paz and Lake Titicaca, acts as a base camp for tourists who wish to walk in the Cordillera Real mountains. The Altiplano, or “high plains,” of the Andes Mountains’ broadest section is where the granite slopes of the Cordillera Real are located. Over 20,000 feet high, six of the range’s majestic peaks. To plan and get ready for mountain-climbing trips, hikers travel to Sorata.
7. Copacabana, Bolivia
This lakeside resort town may seem overrun with tourists, yet it has a long tradition of serving as a destination for devoted believers. This is where you can enjoy the Inca beach and catch a boat to the Sun and Moon islands. Outside of the tourist area, there are enjoyable walks, stunning scenery, and a mix of stunning Incan and colonial ruins for those who enjoy exploring.
6. Potosi
This lakeside resort town may seem overrun with tourists, yet it has a long tradition of serving as a destination for devoted believers. This is where you can enjoy the Inca beach and catch a boat to the Sun and Moon islands. Outside of the tourist area, there are enjoyable walks, stunning scenery, and a mix of stunning Incan and colonial ruins for those who enjoy exploring.
5. Sucre
Sucre, known as the White City across South America, was originally the capital of the country. Beautifully whitewashed and well-maintained buildings may be seen in the town’s center, which is worth seeing. This is a historic, affluent city whose rise to prominence was intimately linked to Potosi. Visitors to Sucre may take advantage of some wonderful day trips to explore volcanic craters, dinosaur footprints, or the seven waterfalls in addition to the city’s stunning architecture and local museums.
4. Oruro
One of the biggest mining communities in Bolivia is distinguished by its extravagant carnival celebrations and costumes. Thousands of dancers and musicians perform a wide range of ethnic dances at the event. Off-season, it is a terrific spot to view the high plains, and it is home to numerous top-notch museums and the Calle La Paz artisanal district, which crafts many of the festival’s costumes and masks in addition to replicas for visitors to take home and exhibit.
3. Tiwanaku
One of the most significant civilizations that existed before the Incas had its capital city at Tiwanaku, which may be located on the southern coast of Lake Titicaca. Only a small portion of the city has been unearthed by archaeologists, but they believe that at its height, at least 20,000 people resided there. The residents lived in distinct communities that were surrounded by high adobe walls, according to excavations. Tiwanaku also has temples, a pyramid, huge gates, and sculptures of faces that resemble aliens among its other relics.
2. La Paz
Bolivia’s constitutional capital is Sucre, whereas its administrative capital is La Paz. La Paz is the highest “de facto” capital city in the world, rising to a height of around 3,650 meters (11,975 ft) above sea level on a series of steep hills. Incredible views may be seen when one flies into La Paz. La Paz may be seen as it clings to the edges of what seems to be a vast earthen gash when the expansive slums of El Alto first appear.
1. Salar de Uyuni
The world’s largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni, is situated in the Andes Mountains. The whole Salar region is very flat, with typical altitude changes of only one meter (3 feet) or less. During the dry season, the stretch of salt produces an endless white panorama, but when it is submerged in water during the rainy season, the region is at its most spectacular. Even though some visitors insist on viewing the salt, the blue sky’s reflection produces an amazing and fantastical environment.
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