Originally, Salar de Uyuni was the main pull for me in Bolivia, but I learned that the country has so much more to offer. It has diverse, incredible landscapes and charming towns. Locals were understanding when I fumbled with my limited Spanish. Neighbors like Chile and Argentina have more tourist infrastructure, but Bolivia is significantly … Continue reading Bolivia recap
Bolivia
Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Lake Titicaca was my last stop in Bolivia. Before I visited, I thought, "It's just going to be a big lake. How nice could it be?" And then my bus approached the lake. And I had to eat my words. I spent a couple of nights in the lakeside town of Copacabana and booked a … Continue reading Copacabana and Isla del Sol
La Paz
La Paz may not be the prettiest city in Bolivia, but it offers plenty of activities. One of my first stops was Chacaltaya, an abandoned ski resort about an hour from the city center. The resort is closed due to climate change, as there is no longer enough snow on the mountain. Now, instead of … Continue reading La Paz
Cochabamba and Torotoro
After finishing my four-day salt flats tour, I took a couple of buses to get from Uyuni to Cochabamba in central Bolivia. Since my first bus was at 3 AM, I was wiped out when I arrived in Cochabamba in the early afternoon. I felt so gross that I couldn't even sit through dinner that … Continue reading Cochabamba and Torotoro
Tupiza and Salar de Uyuni
When I first saw photos of Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni salt flats) years ago, I immediately put it on my travel list. I couldn't believe it was a real place. The salt flats were one of my top priorities when I created a rough plan for my trip to South America. Tupiza is a popular … Continue reading Tupiza and Salar de Uyuni
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