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The mild and dry winter of May through October is considered to be the best time to visit Bolivia. The middle of spring might reward you with lower prices and fewer crowds, but as you dive deeper into the dry season, the rates get significantly higher and places get busier. The sun shines brightly, making this period suitable for climbing Bolivian Highlands, sightseeing, and hiking. Don't miss a chance to party at the famous Fiesta de la Cruz or Fiesta del Gran Poder. As the wet season starts in November, prepare for ubiquitous mud in Amazon areas. Salar de Uyuni looks fantastic, but there's nothing left to do on lowlands except dealing with summer heat, humidity, and mosquitoes. In the highlands, rainfall is a rare occurrence, although some roads may get closed. But you'll definitely find a load of lavish landscapes in the Andes with quinoa and wildflowers in bloom.

40 things to do in Bolivia

Oruro Carnaval

February 9–12, 2024 Event

Symbolic costumed performances and water fighting traditions that go back over 2,000 years

Сycling and Motorbiking

May–October Activity

There's no better way to enjoy the scenery of Bolivia than on two wheels!

Cholita Wrestling

every Sunday Activity

If you think women can't be ruthless wrestlers, you may be surprised by the indigenous Bolivians

Fiesta de la Cruz

May 03 (first weekend of May) Event

Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion​ is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

Valle de la Luna

June–September Nature

Check out the unique beautiful shapes and colours of Bolivia's Moon Valley

Laguna Verde

November–March Nature

The afternoon sunshine turns this desolate lake into mesmerizing turquoise to emerald colours

Blooming Cacti

September–October Nature

Whether in the dry lowland or wet Andean Altiplano, Bolivian cacti thrive everywhere

Inti Raymi or Aymara New Year

June 21 Event

The two-faced and twelve-horned Aya Uma and dancing circles worship sun and nature through ancient Aymara rituals

Llamas

May–November Activity

Meeting llamas on an island​ set amidst the salt flat is no problem, the tricky part is getting there

Search for Anaconda

November–April Nature

If you don't have a phobia of snakes, this is the place for an amazing adventure

Isla del Sol and Lake Titicaca

May–October Nature

These ancient ruins are the only remnants of a more severe Bolivian past when death was the verdict for those accused of lies, laziness, or theft

Try a Guinea Pig or Cuy

December 24 Food

An offer of a guinea pig plate is the highest privilege in Bolivia, and refusal is unacceptable!

Dinosaur Footprints

May–October Activity

Thousands of ​dinosaur​ tracks have been here for nearly 70 million years—an amazing historical site

Feria de las Alasitas

January 24 (TBC) Event

Do you believe in miracles? Many locals testify that Ekkekko makes small trinkets big

Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

October 31–November 2 Event

Is it common in your country to celebrate this occasion with a barbeque at the cemetery​?—In Bolivia it is!

Piranha Fishing

May–October Activity

Waters seem to boil as a school of piranhas devours your bait—both frightening and awe-inspiring!

Coca Leaves Harvest

March | late June | October–November Food

If your first association with "coca" is cocaine or Coca-Cola, you are on the right track

Mountain​ Climbing

July–August Activity

Climbing the highest Bolivian peaks is an important lifetime achievement for any mountaineer or adventure enthusiast

Tinku Festival

early May Event

When Bolivians let their anger out, even the police are powerless and violent street fights break out

Squirrel Monkeys

May–October Nature

Watching these pretty long-tailed fellows play is truly amusing

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter

March 24–31, 2024 Event

Dramatic hooded robes, the smell of wax in the air, and the overall sense of deep mourning ensure a mysterious​ atmosphere

Pink Dolphins in the Amazon River

May–October Nature

Swimming with these bizarre-colored friendly creatures is a lot of fun

Cruise and Sail on Lake Titicaca

May–September Activity

One shouldn't miss the world's most navigable lake, its islands full of Inca ruins, and rare giant frogs

Train Cemetery

May–October Activity

Abandoned, disassembled, and covered with graffiti these trains resemble toys of a giant naughty child

Walk the Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats

May–October Nature

It's easy to explore the world's largest salt flats during the dry season

Birdwatching

May–December Activity

Bolivian birdlife is splendid from the lowland jungles and Amazon to the Andes and high altitude lagoons

Hiking

May–September Activity

Hiking from the lush green subtropics to glacial mountain peaks you can enjoy the full palette of nature's colours

Lake at Salt Flats or Salar de Uyuni

November–April Nature

Sky beneath and sky above, eternal peace and infinite beauty—this must be what Heaven looks like

Wild Flowers

November–March Nature

A wide range of beautiful sleeping wild flowers are awakened by the abundant rainfalls

Toborochi Tree in Bloom

July Nature

If not for the toborochi trunk that enabled the birth of Bolivia's savior, the country might still be haunted by evil spirits

Capybara

May–October Nature

These large Bolivian rodents love bathing in the mud, feeding, and never stop being cute

Quinoa Bloom

January–March Nature

Red and yellow fields dazzle beautifully during quinoa blooming season

Day of the Skulls, or Día de las Ñatitas

November 8 Event

A remarkable mixture of pagan and Christian traditions turns into sombre but festive celebration of skull in the city of La Paz

Quinoa Harvest

April Food

The perfect occasion to try a range of traditional specialties made of fresh harvested grain

The Death Road (Camino de las Yunga)

June–August Activity

If you have the courage to cycle down the formidable frozen Andes into the hot jungles, you will be considered a true hero

Grape Harvest

February–March Food

The world's highest vineyards caressed by loving sun and cooled by caring winds bear top-notch grapes and excellent wines​

Butterflies in Tucavaca Valley

November–December Nature

This lime-coloured confetti is just butterflies in disguise

Virgen de la Candelaria

February 2 Event

The celebration consists of a festive mass, colorful dancing, and the Road to Cavalry which bestows the mercy of the virgin

Laguna Colorada Flamingos

December–April Nature

The seemingly lifeless blood-red lake, plain rocks, and salt deposits may surprise with rare flamingos and other wildlife

Fiesta del Gran Poder

May 25, 2024 Event

The Lord delights in watching Bolivians trying to outdance one another to please the Gran Poder

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