EXPLORE YOUR SENSES - VA EXPEDITIONS

This largely undiscovered country is just starting to gain international recognition as a must-visit tourist destination – for a good reason. Bolivia has plenty in store for the curious traveler. Bolivia offers various tastes, sights and smells to delight the senses. Some options are available, whether trying out the local Andean or Amazonian produce, Singani or wine-tasting, sampling the mouth-watering range of fruit and vegetables, or sampling the different varieties of meat products. The experience doesn’t stop there! What about the stunning mountains, ice caps, high-altitude deserts, volcanos, hot springs, lush jungles and luminous lakes? Marvel at the surreal landscapes of the Salar de Uyuni, conquer some of the most beautiful mountains on Earth, fish for trout in the largest navigable lake on the planet at Titicaca and sample some incredible wine in Tarija. Bolivia really is the perfect place to explore all of your senses.

 

Selfy on the Salt Flats

 

Santa Cruz

We begin in Bolivia’s economic powerhouse, Santa Cruz, which travelers largely overlook. While this rapidly expanding city doesn’t have many tourist attractions, venture a few hours beyond its borders, and you’ll find captivating dunes, rainforests, rivers and waterfalls. You might even see a sloth casually hanging out in one of its central plazas.

 

Santa Cruz

 

Sucre

 

Bolivia’s official capital and colonial centerpiece charm even the weariest of travelers. Sucre´s delightful array of whitewashed churches, government buildings, parks and monasteries entice many visitors to stay longer than initially intended. It’s also the best place to learn Spanish in South America, with numerous high-quality yet inexpensive language schools to choose from s well as eclectic cafes and restaurants to sample.

 

Sucre

 

Potosi

Potosi used to be one of the biggest cities in the world due to its silver-rich Cerro Rico Mountain. These days, a visit to Potosi provides a fascinating insight into Spanish Colonialism and mining history. Many travelers join a guided tour to gain first-hand experience of the horrendous working conditions in the country’s most notorious mine, still open today.

 

Cerro Rico

Uyuni

 

Bolivia’s number one tourist attraction never fails to amaze. The stunning Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest and highest salt flat, conveniently surrounded by several other natural wonders, including colorful lagoons, towering volcanos, bubbling hot springs and steamy geysers. An absolute must-do while traveling through Bolivia.

 

Salar de Uyuni

 

Tarija

Tarija, not far from the border with Argentina, will have you questioning if you are still in Bolivia. This laid-back, Mediterranean-style town features whitewashed colonial architecture, thriving and delicious wine industry and a noticeable Argentine influence.

 

Tarija Countryside

La Paz

 

Situated in a sweeping valley amid towering Andean peaks, the lofty heights of La Paz will take your breath away. Exotic, chaotic, and brimming with colorful customs, this unofficial Bolivian capital is where the ancient and the modern come together in one of the most unique ways.

 

Near the Witches Market, la Paz

Lake Titicaca

Finally, we visit the largest navigable lake in the world, crossing the two countries of Bolivia and Peru. One of the most historically significant places in the Andes, a trip to Lake Titicaca is a must. Grab a delicious plate of fresh trout on Copacabana’s shore before jumping on a ferry to the sacred Isla del Sol (Sun Island). Locals believe the Sun and the Moon were born here, and, for many visitors, it’s not hard to see why. Bolivia truly is a destination to explore your senses to the full!

 

Dusk on Titicaca

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