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Rugged and remote, the Americas' highest (um, highest-altitude) country is another world apart culturally, geographically, and politically. And it can be a budget traveler's dream.

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Bolivia destinations cited in 'South America's Iconic Vicuñas'

Visitors to part of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru (where it's the national animal and is even on the country's coat of arms) may come across this quintessential South American mammal, a camelid related to guanacos, llamas, and alpacas (which are descended from vicuñas) The smallest of the camelids, vicuñas stand about three feet tall at the shoulder; weigh between 70 and 150 pounds; and have long necks and legs as well as relatively small heads with long pointed ears.…

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Salar de Uyuni in '15 of the World's Lesser Known Travel Wonders'

There are many incredible destinations in the world yet to be overrun by tourists. If you're an explorer who likes to find under-the-radar spots, read on for a rundown of my favourite off-the-beaten-path destinations and experiences... read post

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Uncia's Fiesta de San Miguel among '4 of Latin America's Most Fascinating Festivals'

If you’re planning on choosing a holiday with a whole new sense of adventure, there seems to be a huge number of places still available to surprise - even shock and stun - the most jaded traveler. Yet while the temples of southeast Asia, vast canyons of North America, and unmistakable coastlines of Europe are all fantastic places to lose yourself for a week or two, one continent stands out from all the rest as a partygoer’s dream: Central and South America. We’ve all heard of the blowouts that…

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New South America Travel Blog and Updated Website

Hello all, We at Kuoda Travel have recently updated our travel blog and our website. We invite you to browse both for information about and suggested itineraries for private travel in South America! Kuoda Blog Kuoda Website A bit about us: Kuoda is the foremost provider of personalized travel throughout South America. The Amazon, the Galápagos, Machu Picchu… Kuoda takes you there. Moreover, we offer tailor-made travel experiences that will remain with you for a lifetime. Itineraries are…

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José Balido December 5, 2024 at 12:36pm

Well, I sure didn´t see this coming. I remember when, years ago, out of curiosity we went looking for Bolivian restaurants in Miami, found precisely one, and were not exactly bowled over. Nonetheless, earlier this year in CNN Travel, respected and widely published writer Joe Yogerst claims Bolivia is "Latin America´s next dining destination": https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/28/travel/bolivia-cuisine-top-resta...

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/28/travel/bolivia-cuisine-top-restaurants-dishes/index.html
María José February 10, 2024 at 10:36am

I´m told road tripping in Bolivia can be challenging, but here Lonely Planet offers advice on some of the best itineraries: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-road-trips-in-bolivia

7 best road trips in Bolivia

From the towering Andes to the relaxed vibe of easter villages, discover Bolivia’s outstanding sceneries on a road trip at your own pace.
David Paul Appell October 13, 2023 at 11:49am

An entertaining pair of British blokes recently weighed in on Bolivia on their site HandLuggageOnly.co.uk: https://handluggageonly.co.uk/11-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-bolivia/
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 19, 2023 at 11:27am

Lonely Planet boils down the country´s top experiences for us very nicely: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-bolivia

The 17 best things to do in Bolivia

Bolivia offers intrepid visitors the most authentic travel experiences.
Jordan Simon June 9, 2023 at 12:26pm

What to see and do in La Paz? Microsoft Travel recently summed it up for us: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/travel/the-13-most-amazing-attr...

The 13 most amazing attractions in La Paz

The 13 most amazing attractions in La Paz
John Kipper November 30, 2022 at 7:23pm

Wow here's a pretty exciting reel showing some of Bolivia's coolest highlights! https://youtu.be/NwC1KH79t5s
José Balido April 2, 2022 at 11:52am

A couple of months ago, MSN ran a piece showcasing dozens of the world's landmark places currently most at risk, and one of them is Potosí, a historic silver-mining city in the south-central highlands. Find out why here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-world-s-landmarks-most-at-...

The world's landmarks most at risk

Last year, a coastal reserve home to the world’s rarest marine mammal became the latest site to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger List,…
Andean Ascents February 7, 2020 at 7:22pm

Dear Tripatini community,

I'm Alexander von Ungern, a Swiss IFMGA mountain guide living in Bolivia since 2011. My wife and I run a local travel agency. We are specialized in trekking and mountaineering trips, but we are also active in the Salar de Uyuni region (biggest salt flat in the world), lake Titicaca, and amazon basin.

If you are looking forward to an adventurous trip to Bolivia, check us out at:

www.andeanascents.com

www.el-salar-de-uyuni.com

Have fun !
Amber Dunlap May 15, 2015 at 9:19pm

GLP Films launches partnership with National Geographic, producing 5 new short films showcasing unique travel and human-interest stories, including films about the Luna Salada Hotel de Sal and the world's most dangerous road. Trailer and all 5 films available now at www.glpfilms.com/natgeopartnership
David Paul Appell June 14, 2011 at 2:12am

Northeast of La Paz, the Yungas Road gets a shout-out today today on the Tripatini blog's post The World's 12 Craziest Drives!