Two wild valleys sit just beyond La Paz. I like how the 45-minute drive carries you from city streets into the tall, sculpted formations of Valle de las Animas, and I like that the day pairs its 1-hour-45-minute walk there with a second hike through Palca Canyon. Guides such as Claudia, Juan, Julio, and Teodoro … Read more
Salt can turn the horizon into a mirror. This three-day trip connects La Paz with Bolivia’s vast Uyuni Salt Flats, combining an overnight bus ride, a full 4WD day, and striking stops such as the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and the Dakar monument. I like the sharp contrast between rusting 19th-century locomotives and brilliant … Read more
La Paz changes quickly when you ride uphill. This six-hour tour links the city center, Moon Valley, El Alto, and several cable-car lines in one energetic outing. I like the bird’s-eye views from the teleféricos and the chance to use ordinary local transport instead of staying inside a sightseeing vehicle. I also like the stop … Read more
Salt turns the horizon white. This eight-hour Uyuni day trip packs the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and the salt flats into one $100 outing. I like the mix of railway history, local crafts, and huge open views, and I especially like that 4×4 transport and lunch are included. The main drawback is that English … Read more
Before sunrise, the salt flat becomes a sky mirror. I like the private 3 a.m. departure, which gives you quiet time beneath the Milky Way, and I also like the chance to see the flats flooded with water just as sunrise creates its strongest reflections. The included breakfast, warm boots, hotel transfers, and English- or … Read more
Bolivia pours a surprising story. This two-hour tasting in Santa Cruz pairs four Bolivian wines with a chef-prepared board of local cheeses and cold cuts. I like the focus on rare heritage grapes and the warm, personal setting with host Guillermo, whose clear passion for Bolivian wine comes through. I also like that the bottles … Read more
Salt, desert, flamingos, and stars make this trip unforgettable. I like the private rooms after long days in the high desert, and I like that the price includes buses, meals, a guide, and hotel transfers from La Paz. The salt-flat lunch, sunset toast, and visits to three colorful lagoons add more than a quick photo … Read more
La Paz looks best from above. This four-hour private outing links five cable-car lines with Moon Valley and a walk along Jaen Street, giving you city views, volcanic formations, and a taste of daily life in one compact trip. I like the guide-led route because La Paz can be hard to read from street level, … Read more
Sand dunes meet Santa Cruz greenery. The Lomas de Arena makes a surprisingly wild half-day escape from the city, with more than 6,000 hectares of sand dunes surrounded by plants and wildlife. I like the sharp contrast between the pale sand and thick vegetation, and I like that transportation, admission, guidance, drinks, and sandboarding are … Read more
Start high, walk slowly, look closely. This three-hour walk introduces you to Murillo Square, La Paz’s political center, and the city’s unusual cultural character. I like the focus on local life and Paceña culture, and I also like that the route includes Jaén Street, one of the city’s named historical areas rather than only broad … Read more