Salt can turn the earth into sky. I like this day because hotel or bus-station pickup removes some of the usual Uyuni fuss, and the 4×4 is arranged for up to six people rather than a large coach. I also like the finish: water-mirror sunset gives the salt flat its most striking visual trick, while … Read more
The real Santa Cruz begins at the stalls. This $11 walking tour takes you through Los Pozos Street Market, where at least 3,000 informal traders sell everything from fresh produce and beadwork to clothing, music, and traditional medicine. I like the close look at everyday Bolivian shopping, and I like that the walk finishes with … Read more
Salt flats, one long night, one tight schedule. This $179 Sucre-to-Uyuni trip gives you a premium sleeper bus, a full day around the salt flat, local breakfast and lunch, and a sunset before the ride home. I like the heated bus with blankets, a bed, and an onboard bathroom, and I like the small group … Read more
High lake, long day, big payoff. I like the boat ride across Lake Titicaca and the chance to see several Inca sites on Sun Island without arranging separate transport. I also like that English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the group, with Emerson praised for clear explanations and useful recommendations. The main drawback is the punishing … Read more
Bolivia turns a road into a roller coaster. This full-day ride takes you from snowy peaks at 4,700 metres to hot Yolosita at 1,200 metres, covering 64 kilometres of downhill cycling through changing scenery. I like the dramatic shift from paved mountain road to misty dirt track, and I like that the day ends with … Read more