Bolivia Travel Guide

There is great ignorance about Bolivia spiced also with certain topics. We suggest trip to Bolivia that will give you the opportunity to be amazed at its beauty. With a territory similar to Spain and France combined, has only about eight million inhabitants. The indigenous population (Quechua and Aymara-speaking) represents about 60% of the population ..

Bolivia poor country, but where poverty does not exist due to the strong bonds of solidarity and support among its inhabitants.

It has good tourist infrastructure (hotels, restaurants) in major cities, but poor and scarce in the rest of the territory. Road transport within the country is slow and much of it impracticable in the rainy season (November to March). Planing your holidays here you can book hotels in Bolivia instantly through on-line hotel provider Booked.net

But these disadvantages are fading in front of the archaeological, cultural landscape and turn Bolivia into a unique destination for today plnear your trip. Because this is one of the most beautiful countries in South America. Bolivia is able to leave a lasting impression on those who visit. Authenticity oozes from every pore, its people are simple and their attitude towards the traveler friendly.

Despite its attractions, is not an ordinary tourist. There was never a policy to attract tourism, which now and with many limitations is trying to change. So visitors are still special people who want to live different experiences that you could provide conventional travel destinations.

Mercado de La Paz – Bolivia for its turbulent political past plagued by brief governments and coups, is often associated with insecurity and therefore a danger for tourists. Nothing more false. For the traveler is the safest place in South America. There is just robbery with violence but, of course, if you know there will be a demonstration against the government must refrain from going.

Generally associated to Andean peaks and the world of the plateau, it ignores the existence of the rest of its territory, more than half-composed of some very different ecosystems, each more beautiful and rich in flora and fauna. Andean peaks, Altiplano, Yungas Valley, Savannah, Amazon rainforest, fertile plains, Chaco, form without doubt one of the countries of the world’s most varied landscape. This makes it almost mandatory to combine the trip with the Andean Bolivia Bolivia green.

The main feelings that are experienced travelers vastness, solitude, mystery, of wonder. There is also something spiritual in both deserts, volcanoes, Andean salt flats, and in this jewel of green Bolivia are the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitanía, so well preserved.

Situated over 3800 meters high, Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and one of the legendary sites of South America. Heir to ancient traditions and myths, surrounded by mountains and dotted with islands, is an invitation to discover the beauty and mystery of the Bolivian highlands.

An open water surface in the highlands, where altitude breath away, keeps the secret of the origin of the Inca empire, the source of a culture that continues to cast its light, after years of darkness, of the civilization that was imposed. Lake Titicaca, in the past revered by the Incas and today considered one of the purest places in the world is the origin of this rule.

Legends abound: one says that the Sun and Moon took refuge in its waters, in the dark, during the days of the flood, and there were the gods who gave birth to the world. They also had the people of the Inca empire that one day the Inca Manco Capac and his sister and consort, Mama Ocllo, left the lake with the mandate of his father, the Sun, found the empire uniting the indigenous cultures in the name of peace and civilization.

That empire was the empire, which had in this region today shared Titicaca between Bolivia and Peru, a natural treasure which to raise llamas and alpacas, growing quinoa, potatoes and coffee. In this “your” or region of the empire, also the bowels of the mountains were rich in gold and silver, the metal that the Incas offerings to the gods … conquerors and kings.

The floating islands of the Uros:
They are a group of artificial islands made members of ethnic Uru, calling themselves “kotsuña” or people of the lake. Members of ethnic Uro say to themselves “people of black blood” and according to oral traditions, they were forced to flee into the lake after the Inca Pachacutec sieges. The life of the Urus or Uros people, depends on the lake and the reeds. The latter is a plant that not only do the islands, but their boats called “Totora horses” as well as build their homes and eat their sprouts.

This is a place where it is cultural and adventure tourism.

The port of Puno:
Located in the Bay of Puno, has a pier operated by the Navy of Peru. Anchored in its waters a steamer was purchased in Europe, was brought dismantled by donkey, from the Pacific coast, and was again assembled at the lake. It still works and does tours of the lake, reaching Guaqui the port in Bolivia, close to Desaguadero.

A little over 3,800 meters above sea level experienced by the solemn and mysterious Lake Titicaca. This stunning creation of nature measures 204 kilometers long, 65 wide and occupies 8,562 square kilometers, of which 4,772 belong to Peru and Bolivia 3790. Product of two bodies of water separated by the Strait of Tiquina, is the highest navigable lake in the world and second in South America when it comes to dimensions. It is estimated that its maximum depth reaches 350 meters.

The tourist attractions featuring the Titicaca vary depending on whether the Peruvian or Bolivian. The first is accessed from the city of Puno and as the beginning of the traditional circuit, suggested a visit to the amazing floating islands of the Uros, a community that left the mountains due to the advancement of the Incas and decided to create their homes in a very particular. The islands are built on blocks of reed roots, which then generate decomposition gases that cause flotation.

Taquile Island is also included within the typical range today. It is located about 45 kilometers from Puno and has more than 1,500 inhabitants. There, the official language is Quechua and the maximum height reaches 4,050 meters over sea level. This place is common to see many ethnic objects such as clothing, ceramics and other motifs characteristic. With regard to gastronomy, one of the local dishes of Peru is ceviche, which is performed based on various fish and shellfish.

Meanwhile, the town of Copacabana is the gateway from Bolivia. Tourists from La Paz, the capital of the country must take a route through the Strait of Tiquina mentioned. The Bolivian side, the site recognized for excellence is Isla del Sol, by the way is the largest lake.

With several archeological areas, the Isla del Sol is divided between the South and the North sector, which is usually visited more by their better conditioning for tourism and optimally adapted to the needs of travelers. This area receives a lot of backpackers from around the world. For outdoor enthusiasts, we recommend staying in one of the houses located right on the beach, facing the lake, and eat a trout and chips at lunch.

The Isa of the Moon, where a few families now living in Quechua and Aymara, is the other important tourist center in the area corresponding to Bolivia. In the Inca Empire was a temple in which they lived so-called “virgins of the sun.” A place that could only enter the emperor.

By location, size and history, Lake Titicaca is one of the most emblematic and representative of the Andean region and South America. The majestic sailing waters, without doubt, supports that reputation.

Location: Located in southwestern Bolivia.
Area: 12,000 km2
Altitude: 3.700m

With an area equivalent to the size of Belgium, the Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat. Consists of approximately 11 layers, with thicknesses ranging between 2 and 10 meters, the crust is on the surface has a thickness of 10 meters and it is estimated that the amount of salt content is 64 billion tons.

Additionally, the salt flat is one of the largest reserves of lithium and has large amounts of potassium, boron and magnesium.

Huge fully flat, white plain, this infinite extension is the rest of a sea that filled the altiplano to Lake Titicaca, and in the course of many millions of years disappeared. Today, Lake Titicaca, Lake Poopó, and the salt flats of Uyuni Coipasa and are remnants of this sea.

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