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
The horizon disappears beneath your feet. This nine-hour outing covers the world’s biggest salt flat, optical-illusion photo stops, local salt production, Isla Incahuasi, and a sunset that changes with the season. I like the mix of surreal scenery and ordinary local life, from salt factories to handicraft stalls. I also like the small-group limit of … Read more
A waterfall day with a real walk. Jardin de las Delicias gives you 90-meter-plus waterfalls, clear water, golden sand, and a guided visit to the southwest side of Amboró National Park. I like the mix of hiking and bathing, and I like that round-trip transport, entrance, snacks, water, and a guide are included. I also … Read more
Two major Bolivian sights, one long day. This private outing pairs Tiwanaku’s stonework with Lake Titicaca’s open water, and I like the private transport and door-to-door hotel pickup. I also like having a live local guide to explain the Monolith, the ceremonial gates, and Incan culture instead of leaving you to guess at the stones. … Read more
Lake Titicaca saves its best light for evening. This two-day trip gives you a rewarding mix of boat travel, highland walking, and island scenery, with time to see the Inca Staircase and the Fountain of Eternal Youth rather than rushing through a day trip. I also like the overnight stay in a private room at … Read more
Two ancient worlds fit into one long day. This private outing pairs Tiwanaku’s carved stones and spiritual center with the high shores of Lake Titicaca, making good use of limited time in Bolivia. I like the hotel pickup in central La Paz and the comfort of an air-conditioned car, especially when you are covering two … Read more
Salt, sky, and a very long day. This $80 tour with Exploor Trip E.R.L. packs Uyuni’s best-known sights into one full outing, from the train cemetery and Colchani to Isla Incahuasi and sunset on the salt flats. I like the early bus-terminal pickup, which lets you join the tour even if you arrive before dawn, … Read more
Come hungry; La Paz serves a full evening. This three-hour food walk costs $32 and links street stalls, market vendors, and local restaurants with stories about Bolivian food culture. I like the wide range of stops and the way the guide connects each taste to daily life. I also like that the tour includes a … Read more
Two stark worlds fit into one long day. I like the sharp contrast between Moon Valley’s clay spires and Chacaltaya’s icy, wind-scoured summit, and I like the convenience of downtown pickup, entry fees, and a bilingual guide for $40. The main drawback is the high altitude: the road to Chacaltaya is rough and exposed, and … Read more
Bolivia saves its biggest show for the open road. This $493 trip links La Paz with San Pedro de Atacama by overnight bus, 4WD, and border transfer, while packing the Uyuni salt flats, high-altitude lagoons, flamingoes, geysers, and hot springs into one route. I like the practical cross-border design, and I like how much scenery … Read more