{"id":123918,"date":"2019-11-04T17:51:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T17:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=123918"},"modified":"2019-11-04T17:51:03","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T17:51:03","slug":"places-to-visit-in-bolivia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-bolivia\/","title":{"rendered":"Salt flats and stunning landscapes: 11 best places to visit in Bolivia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bolivia often gets overlooked in grand backpacking trips around South America. It doesn\u2019t have as many mainstream attractions as the bigger countries, but this can really work to your advantage if you want to visit somewhere with less tourists and more authentic experiences. I travelled around Bolivia with two Spanish speaking companions, so I got to experience some of the best places to visit in Bolivia, and also some of the most obscure! Have a read for my run down of the top places to visit in Bolivia, the enigmatic stop on the South American backpacking<\/a> route.<\/p>\n

1. Salar de Uyuni<\/h2>\n

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We\u2019ll begin with the biggest attraction in Bolivia, which is, of course, the salt flat of Salar de Uyuni. It\u2019s an absolute must-see and one of the best places in Bolivia – sometimes people will travel to the country as an extra stop on their South American tour specifically to see this amazing expanse of land – and for good reason!<\/p>\n

Salar de Uyuni stands near the border of Chile<\/a> and leads on into the national park, but it deserves a spot on this list on its own. It\u2019s one of the most surreal sights in the world, consisting of a vast plane of salt stretching for miles and miles in every direction. In the rainy season, a few centimetres of water lies on the top, turning the salt flats into the world\u2019s largest mirror (129 kilometres across).<\/p>\n

Do your research and don\u2019t just go for the cheapest tour – I\u2019ve heard horror stories of groups getting stranded when their cars broke down in the middle of nowhere and they lost the whole day. Trust me, you\u2019ll want the daylight to take photos! I\u2019m pretty sure it\u2019s impossible to take bad photos there, but if you want to go the extra mile, I saw several people who brought multiple beautiful outfits specifically for photo-taking. Only for the most dedicated of Instagrammers! Make sure your camera or phone has enough battery, because you\u2019ll definitely want to remember this beautiful but strange salty dreamscape\u2026<\/p>\n

Find hostels in Uyuni<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Uyuni\u2019s National Parks<\/h2>\n

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Laguna Roja, Uyuni<\/em> \ud83d\udcf8:@jeison<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Backpackers<\/a> travel to the national parks surrounding the Southern desert town of Uyuni for the sights of the salt flats alone. But if you book a three-day (or more) tour from Uyuni, you\u2019ll be rewarded with many more incredible views on top of the epic salt flats. Get ready to see volcanoes, mountains and vast expanses of desert, and prepare yourself for a range of climates as you drive more than 11,995 feet above sea level. If you have your wits about you (and a steady hand), you can wade through the bogs around some of the region\u2019s lakes to capture a photo of the flamingos who settle there to rest and feed. It\u2019s well worth extending your tour of the salt flats to include more of the best natural wonders in Bolivia. Don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n

Find hostels in Uyuni<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Train Cemetery<\/h2>\n

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Even if you only have a short time to backpack Bolivia, make it a priority to see this surreal sight. If you travel a few kilometres outside of Uyuni town centre, you\u2019ll find an eerie setting known as the train graveyard. Once used as transport to the Pacific Ocean Ports, it\u2019s now pretty much what it says on the tin. Thanks to South America\u2019s relaxed security measures, the train graveyard is also a playground, and another amazing photo opportunity. Climb all over the trains as much as you like – just be careful if you haven\u2019t got your tetanus shots yet!<\/p>\n

4. Ojos del Inca Laguna<\/h2>\n

Moving on from the more well-known stops on this list, some of the more unusual places to visit in Bolivia include the Ojos del Inca, where you\u2019ll find a lagoon about an hour\u2019s drive from Potosi. You can get a bus from Mercado Chuquima for 5 Bolivianos.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a natural spring which sits in a valley surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountains<\/a> I saw during my time in Bolivia. Remember to bring money if you want to swim in the manmade pool of the same water – the natural spring itself isn\u2019t safe as it\u2019s far too deep and has a strong current. You must pay the locals who live there. It\u2019s an experience for sure, as the cold wind whips about you and you soak in the hot waters. It gets very cold here, so make sure you bring a jumper for when you eventually need to get out and return to the city. The buses come every hour or so, so time your departure well and you won\u2019t have to wait (but you\u2019ll have to flag them down so make sure you\u2019re visible and dry-ish by the time you board).<\/p>\n

Find hostels in Potosi\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Sucre<\/h2>\n

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Most of the cities in Bolivia are less impressive than the country\u2019s incredible natural settings, but this isn\u2019t so with Sucre. Bolivia\u2019s capital city is by far its most beautiful metropolis. It\u2019s full of white stone architecture and parks – a really great place to wander around aimlessly. There are beautiful churches to look at, as well as the National Library. The bars and clubs in Sucre are some of Bolivia\u2019s best \u2013 so take some hostel mates and check them out! Our hostels in Sucre<\/a> will have you feeling like a local. Villa Oropeza Hostel<\/a> is right in the city centre!<\/p>\n

6. La Glorieta Castle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Another spot that\u2019s less known and is perfect for escaping the bustle of Sucre is the pink fairytale castle, La Glorieta. It\u2019s worth the twenty-minute (and 15p!) bus ride (the number 4 from Sucre) to spend an afternoon wandering around this beautiful palace. With a cheap entry fee (\u00a32), it\u2019s an unusual place to explore as it housed Bolivia\u2019s only prince and princess in the late 1800s, so it seems like a place stopped in time. It\u2019s beautifully built and you can learn all about the philanthropic and beloved couple on your visit. All the signs are in Spanish, so bring your dictionary and get ready for a challenge!<\/p>\n

Find hostels in Sucre<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Villa Tunari<\/h2>\n

This jungle-side town is VERY out of the way. It may not even show up on some maps \u2013 so this one\u2019s for the most dedicated backpackers! To visit, you\u2019ll have to take a four hour coach from Cochabamba and get ready to sweat, as it\u2019s one of the most humid places I have ever been. There aren\u2019t many attractions here, other than an animal rescue park, and it\u2019s a very small and rural town so don\u2019t be surprised if you can\u2019t get internet!<\/p>\n

I\u2019d recommend getting a taxi out of town to the Lena Verde park for a guided tour around some of the weirdest and wackiest jungle plants you can find in this region. You can also camp in the park, which is an ideally rustic way to experience this natural wonder. It\u2019s the perfect place to be if you enjoy wandering aimlessly around in nature and wading through random rivers (although you should definitely take your shoes off first\u2026 some of them get very deep very fast, which I found out the hard way). The best hostels in the region are back in Cochabamba. Jaguar House<\/a> offers free breakfast and is located centrally downtown.<\/p>\n

Find hostels in\u00a0Cochabamba<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Valley of the Moon, La Paz<\/h2>\n

The biggest city in Bolivia, La Paz is a must-visit for city lovers, with a booming foodie scene, a proud indigenous heritage and the world\u2019s largest cable car system that\u2019ll take you soaring over rooftops. But even if you\u2019re not an urban-dweller, the Valley of the Moon is well worth a visit. Tickets into this beautiful natural wonder cost the equivalent of \u00a31.50. It\u2019s a bunch of rocks in strange formations which look like the surface of the moon. It makes a great spot for gorgeous photos and quiet contemplation, as long as you avoid the entertainers in traditional costume get-up who bounce around for donations. Unless of course you want a bit of fun, in which case it\u2019s also a pretty good place to have a laugh with your mates as you pose in front of the rock formations. Why not stay in one of out hostels in La Paz<\/a>? Selina La Paz<\/a> is stylish, modern and in a great location.<\/p>\n

9. Copacabana\/ Lake Titicaca<\/h2>\n

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Lake Titicaca is known as one of South America\u2019s most spiritual destinations<\/a>, as well as being the highest navigable lake in the world. Make sure you\u2019re accustomed to the altitude before you travel to this place of spiritual and natural beauty. To access the lake from Bolivia, travel to Copacabana and then on to the Islands of the Sun and the Moon for a truly magical day out.<\/p>\n

The town is also a good place to observe some of the rituals which are common for people of the Andes, especially at the beginning of February, when the residents of this little lakeside town celebrate the festival of Our Lady of Copacabana, or Virgen de la Candelaria – the Dark Lady of the Lake and the Patroness of Bolivia. This is a place where lots of spiritual and religious groups from all over the continent go to visit as well, so it really is a special place of pilgrimage. Check out the\u00a0hostels in Copacabana<\/a>\u00a0that provide stunning views of the lake.<\/p>\n

10. Illimani<\/h2>\n

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The mountain which overlooks the city of La Paz has a female spirit, say the shamans who live there. She has a magical presence and it\u2019s worth travelling to the heights of La Paz, El Alto (the sub-city of La Paz where the airport is), to get a good view and bask in the glory of this mountain which is worshipped and prayed to by many of the city\u2019s residents. It\u2019s a great place to look out over the view of the city as well, not to mention a killer photo opportunity. Take the Teleferico up to see more of the city as it spreads out beneath you in the impressive cable car. Just wrap up warm, it gets chilly up there!<\/p>\n

Find hostels in La Paz<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Death road<\/h2>\n

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This cliffside highway (high being the operative word here) is a definite must for any adrenaline junkie<\/a>. Officially called Yungas road, it\u2019s infamous for being considered the most dangerous road in the world. Built during the Chaco conflict in the 1930s, it aimed to connect La Paz with the Amazon, right to Coroico. Now it\u2019s mostly used by cycling tour groups as a safer road has since been built, but you might occasionally see a car or truck using it to try and get somewhere remote. Most do it by mountain bike – research the company you use before pitching up expecting to rent a set of wheels! Day tours start from around US$80, and you\u2019ll also need insurance too. Be warned, this road is incredibly dangerous – it earned its name for a reason.<\/p>\n

I hope this article has given you an insight into some of the places you should definitely travel to if you\u2019re planning on visiting Bolivia. From the main attractions to the most under the radar places, this list should give you enough inspiration to start planning your Bolivian adventure. I\u2019d highly recommend a visit to this beautiful and mysterious country if you\u2019re up for unforgettable adventures that you can\u2019t have anywhere else on earth. Check out our hostels in Bolivia<\/a> to make your adventure even better!<\/p>\n

Keep reading:<\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf1f The ultimate guide to backpacking South America<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f The ultimate guide to backpacking Chile<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f 8 things I learnt as a solo traveller in South America<\/a><\/p>\n

About the author<\/h2>\n

Rosie Esther Solomon is an English Literature graduate from the University of Birmingham who spent five months travelling around South America \u2013 and feels as though she barely scratched the surface! Other than travelling, she enjoys spoken word poetry, pole dancing and being a feminist killjoy. Find her\u00a0@rosiees7<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter and Instagram for bad jokes and pole photos, and at\u00a0thebechdelbitch.com<\/a>\u00a0for travel blogs and feminist film reviews.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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