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The Bolivian salt flats or El Salar de Uyuni and an unmissable Bolivian travel destination

Bolivia

As a country still pushed to the edges of the standard South American “gringo” trail, some travellers actively avoid travel in Bolivia, concerned by mixed reports about safety and the quality of transport, accommodation and tours. But for those seeking an adventure, travel in Bolivia should be top of your list.

No, Bolivia isn’t quite the trekking paradise that is Patagonia (although it does have its fair share of excellent if very adventurous hikes) or home to iconic Machu Picchu or other world-famous ruins like Kuelap.

But adventure travel in Bolivia is a reality. It might take a bit more planning and investigating to hunt out the best places to visit in Bolivia, but the extra effort is certainly worth it. When I was living in Bolivia for eleven months, I went out of my way to experience as many of the lesser-known destinations and activities that you’re unlikely to hear about when you’re just passing through. These include surreal salt flats, dense, pristine rainforests and chaotic but compelling cities.

My Guide to Travel in Bolivia

I personally receive a lot of questions about what you have to see or do when travelling in Bolivia and what exactly visiting this country entails.

As someone who fell in love with the country when I lived there, I’m always keen to oblige and to prove that Bolivia isn’t half as dangerous as the rumours or travelling gossip might suggest. While it’s certainly not the easiest or most comfortable country for travel, it’s worth the confusion, chaos and extra effort.

Travel in Bolivia

Get ready to be inspired: 25 tourist attractions in Bolivia you just can’t miss

Things you need to know before traveling in Bolivia

What’s it really like to travel alone in Bolivia? I write about my experiences as a solo female traveller

Hitchhiking in Bolivia: learning to appreciate patience and time

Uyuni:

Everything you need to know about planning and trip to El Salar de Uyuni (aka the Bolivian salt flats), written by a local expert

Potosi:

How to visit Cerro Rico, Bolivia’s deadliest active mine

Rurrenabaque:

How to take a tour and experience Madidi National Park, one of the world’s most biodiverse places

La Paz:

25 things you shouldn’t miss doing in La Paz

A different side to La Paz: El Dia de Los Peatones & the day La Paz fell silent

Sucre:

Twenty unmissable things to see and do in Sucre, Bolivia’s “White City” and capital

Guide to hiking the Maragua Crater, the most spectacular trekking destination in the Chuquisaca region

What it’s like to volunteer in a tiny community, four hours away from Sucre

Tarija:

How to hike the Inca Trail near Tarija, an adventurous alternative to the classic Inca Trail in Peru

A photo essay of hiking the Tarija Inca trail

View on Morning fog over the Death Road in the Yungas of Bolivia

Four Mind-blowing Bolivia Itineraries For 10 Days to One Month of Traveling

Four Mind-blowing Bolivia Itineraries For 10 Days to One Month of Traveling
South America Rio de Janeiro at Sunset

South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month

South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
The Salar de Uyuni turns into the world's biggest mirror during the rainy season.

An Expert Guide to Visiting El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

An Expert Guide to Visiting El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Plaza San Francisco, the tourist heart of La Paz and a unmissable tourist attraction in Bolivia

25 Unusual & Unmissable Things To Do In La Paz, Bolivia

25 Unusual & Unmissable Things To Do In La Paz, Bolivia
The Bolivian salt flats or salar de Uyuni, an unmissable destination to visit when traveling Bolivia

28 Essential Things to Know Before Traveling in Bolivia

28 Essential Things to Know Before Traveling in Bolivia
Bolivia tourist attractions and stunning Bolivian scenery and landmarks.

25 Bolivia Tourist Attractions That You Just Can’t Miss

25 Bolivia Tourist Attractions That You Just Can’t Miss
madidi national park bolivia tour

Monkeys and Macaws in Bolivia’s Madidi National Park

Monkeys and Macaws in Bolivia’s Madidi National Park
Life in La Paz Bolivia

El Dia De Los Peatones: The Day La Paz Fell Silent

El Dia De Los Peatones: The Day La Paz Fell Silent
cerro rico potosi bolivia

Cerro Rico: Inside the Mountain That Eats Men

Cerro Rico: Inside the Mountain That Eats Men
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5 Unmissable Places Around The Globe To Watch the Sunrise

5 Unmissable Places Around The Globe To Watch the Sunrise
hitchhiking in Bolivia

“Ya”. Hitchiking in Bolivia and a Patient Appreciation of Time

“Ya”. Hitchiking in Bolivia and a Patient Appreciation of Time
travelling alone in Bolivia

What’s It Really Like Travelling Alone in Bolivia?

What’s It Really Like Travelling Alone in Bolivia?
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20 Things to Do in Sucre That Will Make You Fall in Love With This City

20 Things to Do in Sucre That Will Make You Fall in Love With This City
hiking to the Maragua Crater Sucre Bolivia

Into the Wilderness: A Guide to Hiking to the Maragua Crater

Into the Wilderness: A Guide to Hiking to the Maragua Crater
volunteering abroad near Sucre, Bolivia

Volunteering Abroad near Sucre, Bolivia: A Rural Adventure

Volunteering Abroad near Sucre, Bolivia: A Rural Adventure
Walking the Inca Trail in Tarija, Bolivia

Guide to Walking the Inca Trail in Tarija, Bolivia

Guide to Walking the Inca Trail in Tarija, Bolivia
learning Spanish in South America

Learning Spanish in South America

Learning Spanish in South America
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You Gotta’ Have Faith: Travelling and Trust

You Gotta’ Have Faith: Travelling and Trust

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