Discover Santa Cruz and Porongo

Discover Santa Cruz and Porongo - Cristo Redentor: Santa Cruz’s symbolic first stop

Santa Cruz changes character in just three hours. This $69 outing links Cristo Redentor, the central square, the cathedral, modern Equipetrol, wealthy Urubó, and peaceful Porongo in one compact ride. I like the sharp contrast between city and village, and I like the chance to see Chiquitano architecture without committing a full day to the … Read more

From La Paz to Atacama: Uyuni Salt Flats 4-Day Tour

From La Paz to Atacama: Uyuni Salt Flats 4-Day Tour - Day 1: A night bus from La Paz to Uyuni

Salt turns the horizon into a mirage. This four-day route links La Paz, Uyuni, and San Pedro de Atacama with a night bus, 4WD travel, salt-built lodging, flamingo-filled lagoons, and a hot-spring stop. I like the rare one-way route into Chile, and I like how much scenery and food are packed into the $465 price. … Read more

La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Site Full-Day Tour

La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Site Full-Day Tour - Starting at 7:30 AM in central La Paz

Ancient stone makes a fine escape from La Paz. Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s most important archaeological site, gives you temples, carved gates, symbolic stonework, and a clear look at the pre-Incan culture that shaped the Andes. I love having an English- or Spanish-speaking guide explain what you are seeing instead of wandering among the ruins without context. … Read more

Sucre: A Day Spent Exploring the Historic Area of the City

Sucre: A Day Spent Exploring the Historic Area of the City - Ride a public bus to the University of Charcas

Sucre tells Bolivia’s story in whitewashed stone. This seven-hour walk links the city’s cemetery, oldest university, central plaza, independence museum, Indigenous textile traditions, and hilltop views in one well-planned day. I like the unusual opening at the General Cemetery, especially with time for a traditional Bolivian breakfast nearby. I also like the way the tour … Read more

From La Paz: 2-Day Tour to Isla del Sol & Lake Titicaca

From La Paz: 2-Day Tour to Isla del Sol & Lake Titicaca - Tiquina at 3,812 meters: your first lake panorama

Lake Titicaca rewards those who slow down. This two-day Peru Hop trip links La Paz, Copacabana, Yumani, and Isla del Sol by bus and speedboat, giving you time to see more than the port. I like the overnight format, since a single day would leave little time beyond transport, and I like having a bilingual … Read more

La Paz, Esmeralda Lagoon Guided Tour_Charquini

La Paz, Esmeralda Lagoon Guided Tour_Charquini - Milluni cemetery: a brief, eerie photo stop

Green water, black rock, white peaks. This day trip pairs the stark beauty of the Andes with a visit to the eerie Milluni cemetery, then sends you uphill toward Charquini’s striking lagoon. I like the unusual mix of places, and I like the small-group limit of 14 people, which makes a long mountain day easier … Read more

From La Paz: 3-Day Biking Tour Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats

From La Paz: 3-Day Biking Tour Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats - Starting at 7:30 a.m. with a paved descent

One day puts your brakes to work. This three-day trip pairs a full-suspension ride on Death Road with a full day across the Uyuni Salt Flats, giving you two of Bolivia’s biggest outdoor experiences in one booking. I like the safety van, regular bike checks, and small group of no more than 11 people. I … Read more

From Uyuni:Uyuni Salt Flats with Incahuasi Island |Full day|

From Uyuni:Uyuni Salt Flats with Incahuasi Island |Full day| - The Train Cemetery and Uyuni’s railway past

Salt turns the sky into a mirror. This full-day trip from Uyuni combines the Train Cemetery and Colchani with the huge white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flat, giving you a good mix of local life, old machinery, salt works, and wide-open views. I especially like the 1:30 p.m. lunch served in the middle of … Read more