White salt, red water, smoking earth await. I like this trip because it packs the Uyuni Salt Flats, high desert lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and the Chilean border crossing into three demanding but memorable days. The salt-made hotel and museum add a quirky human touch, while flamingos at Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota bring a flash … Read more
Lake Titicaca earns the long ride. This $59 day trip combines Copacabana’s lakeside setting with a speedboat ride to Isla del Sol, giving you two of Bolivia’s most memorable places in one organized outing. I like the careful bilingual guidance and the excellent value: hotel pickup, transport, boats, Wi-Fi, and a local guide are all … Read more
Santa Cruz reveals itself one square at a time. This 150-minute walk connects the city’s early beginnings, independence movement, civic struggles, and modern growth through the historical center. I like the broad time span: you are not getting only colonial buildings or a quick plaza stroll, but a guided story running from the prehistoric era … Read more
Fear makes a fine breakfast companion. Gravity Bolivia’s one-day ride down Death Road combines a 64-kilometer descent, sharp Andean scenery, and a safety setup that takes the edge off the road’s grim nickname. I like the well-maintained full-suspension bikes and the mechanic who travels with each group. I also like that the van follows you … Read more
Look down, and La Paz rearranges itself. This five-hour tour joins two very different sides of the city: the strange clay formations of Moon Valley and the daily life seen from La Paz’s famous cable cars. I love that it gives you both an out-of-town natural stop and a useful introduction to the historic center … Read more