5 Things You Cannot Miss While In Bolivia

Largely off the international tourist radar, Bolivia offers ample enthralling adventures for the truly intrepid traveler. Packed full of culture and history, the colourful customs of its native inhabitants are proudly on display at every turn. Then there is the spectacular scenery, with countless awe-inspiring landscapes just begging to be explored. Not sure where to start? We bring you the 5 captivating Bolivian experiences you simply cannot miss.

* Marvel at the magnificent topography of La Paz

The highest (administrative) capital in the world, La Paz rests in a deep valley that suddenly drops away from the windswept high-altitude plains and snow-capped mountains above. It’s a breathtaking sight to behold, best enjoyed from the city’s expansive urban cable car network.

* Get your sorcery fix at the local Witches’ Market

Indigenous culture is alive and well in La Paz and nowhere is this more evident than the city’s colorful Witches’ Market. Among the exotic knickknacks on offer are psychedelic brews and gruesome dehydrated llama fetuses.

* See some curious religious festivities in Copacabana

Set alongside the glistening waters of Lake Titicaca, the quaint lakeside town of Copacabana is a hit with pilgrims who come to bless their automobiles with holy water and endless crates of beer.

* Follow in the footsteps of the first Inca

A brief boat ride from Copacabana lies the stunning Isla del Sol, a sacred island where the Inca believed the sun was born. Ancient archeological sites and ice-capped Andean peaks only add to the appeal.

* Admire the alien landscapes of Uyuni

As the jewel of Bolivia’s tourism crown, the otherworldly atmosphere of the Salar de Uyuni is bound to impress. Come during the rainy season when the flooded surface creates a dreamy mirror effect.