Bolivia

The salt flats of Uyuni, high Andean lakes and La Paz in the clouds.
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otherworldly

Bolivia is one of the most dramatic countries in South America. The Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, and the lagoons and volcanoes to the south feel like another planet.

La Paz sits in a canyon at over 3,500 metres, linked by cable cars, and Lake Titicaca is just a few hours away.

where to go

where to go

  1. 01

    The Salar de Uyuni

    The world's largest salt flat.

  2. 02

    Eduardo Avaroa Reserve

    Coloured lagoons, flamingos and geysers.

  3. 03

    La Paz

    A city in a canyon, with cable cars and markets.

  4. 04

    Lake Titicaca

    Isla del Sol and Andean villages.

  5. 05

    Sucre

    A white colonial city and constitutional capital.

  6. 06

    Potosí

    The historic silver-mining city.

when to go

the seasons in bolivia

Bolivia is best in the dry season. The salt flats become a mirror in the wet season.

May to October

dry season

Clear skies and cold nights. The best time for touring.

January to April

mirror season

Water on the salt flats creates a giant mirror.

November to March

wet season

Rain in the highlands and some roads close.

where to stay

places we love

Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Bolivia, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.

experiences

what we love to arrange

Sunset on the salt flat

Watch the sun go down over the salar.

Lagoons by 4x4

Drive to Laguna Colorada and its flamingos.

Cable cars in La Paz

See the city from above.

Isla del Sol

Walk across the island on Lake Titicaca.

Witches' market

Explore La Paz's famous market.

Stargazing

Clear, high-altitude skies on the salt flats.

good to know

questions we’re often asked

Anything else you’d like to know? Simply ask us.

When is the best time to visit Bolivia?

May to October for touring; January to April for the mirror effect.

How do we cope with the altitude?

We plan the route to acclimatise gradually.

Is Bolivia good for families?

Yes, for older children who enjoy adventure.

Can we combine Bolivia with Peru or Chile?

Yes, both combine well.

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