Bolivia:
a country of heights
Your wine tasting experience in the world’s highest vineyards: Tarija
Travel during the solstices and visit Tiwanaku, a place filled with powerful energy
From La Paz to El Alto, 30 kilometres of incredible views in the world’s longest cable car.
Traditional clothing of a thousand colours, long braids, bowler hats, and lively markets. This is one of the known sides of Bolivia. But it has more. Both unknown and fascinating.
Its capital city, La Paz, is 3600 meters over sea level. This, by itself, already gives it character. However, let’s discover its unknown side. In reality, La Paz is only its administrative capital and where the government is located. Its other capital city is Sucre, a Bolivian Altiplano city full of rich colonial architecture that is “only” 2810 metres above sea level.
We continue with the unknown: Copacabana. You might think, “how is it unknown, if it’s one of the most famous beaches in the world?”. And you’re right, but we’re not talking about Brazil, we’re talking about the Bolivian Copacabana, which also has a beach, by the way. A lively beach where to do all sorts of aquatic activities 3000 metres above sea level, in the Lake Titicaca!
The Titicaca is the highest sailable water surface in the world. It’s part of the Andes mountain range and cradle of indigenous civilisations that remain present and alive in the whole territory.
In Bolivia we can collect seemingly imposible images, like at the falsely marine horizons of the Uyuni Salt Flats. They are the world’s largest salt flats and are also found in the Andes. One of the most exceptional and photogenic places on Earth.
And if Bolivia has its Copacabana beach it also has its Puerta del Sol. It’s found in the Tihuanaco archeological site. Its true meaning is still unknown as of today, but it is believed that it has something to do with astronomy. An Aymara legend says that a superior force will enter though that door on the day that humanity needs salvation. Venturing on the reason for its ancestral construction, or simply feeling first-hand this power might be a daring amusement.
We won’t get tired of repeating that Bolivia is a country of heights. Especially after having gone on roads of impossible slopes such as the Yungas road, that ascends up to 4650 metres. Quite the challenge for any road cycling enthusiast, and even for any vehicle.
In short, a trip to Bolivia is a trip of heights.
Jordi Ferrer
Population
10.351.118 pop
Capital
Sucre
Moneda
Boliviano
Time difference
-6 hrs.
Idioma
Spanish
Travel recommendations from Bolivia
There are many unforgettable places in Bolivia, but one that truly leaves us speechless: the Salar de Uyuni.
- Routing on a 4x4 towards the Uyuni Salt Flats: a fake sea of saline glass, rock gardens, geyser fields, thermal springs, immensity, and you
- The Island of the Sun in Titicaca lake has a singular magnetism. Calmly sit down at sunset to observe the scenery
- On a bicycle, on a horse, by foot, or with an off-road car, crossing the Tupiza canyons will surprise you
- Be amazed by the remains of the mysterious Tiwanaku civilization. 3,500 years of history and legend unfolding before your eyes. Feel the unique energy of the Gate of the Sun and the Kalasasaya Temple
- Dare yourself to travel along Yungas Road, also called Death Road. A total experience, but make sure you avoid it during rain season.
Tailor-made trips
At Ferrer & Saret we are artisans of dream journeys, always inspired by your desires and interests to offer you a genuine, personalized, and enlightening experience.
