Best time to visit
34 things to do in Bolivia
Cholita Wrestling
If you think women can't be ruthless wrestlers, you may be surprised by the indigenous Bolivians
Fiesta de la Cruz
Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion is commemorated through vivid costumed dances
Valle de la Luna
Check out the unique beautiful shapes and colours of Bolivia's Moon Valley
Laguna Verde
The afternoon sunshine turns this desolate lake into mesmerizing turquoise to emerald colours
Blooming Cacti
Whether in the dry lowland or wet Andean Altiplano, Bolivian cacti thrive everywhere
Inti Raymi or Aymara New Year
The two-faced and twelve-horned Aya Uma and dancing circles worship sun and nature through ancient Aymara rituals
Search for Anaconda
If you don't have a phobia of snakes, this is the place for an amazing adventure
Isla del Sol and Lake Titicaca
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
An offer of a guinea pig plate is the highest privilege in Bolivia, and refusal is unacceptable!
Dinosaur Footprints
Thousands of dinosaur tracks have been here for nearly 70 million years—an amazing historical site
Feria de las Alasitas
Do you believe in miracles? Many locals swear by Ekeko, the Andean god of abundance, claiming he can turn small trinkets into big blessings
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
Is it common in your country to celebrate this occasion with a barbeque at the cemetery?—In Bolivia it is!
Piranha Fishing
Waters seem to boil as a school of piranhas devours your bait—both frightening and awe-inspiring!
Mountain Climbing
Climbing the highest Bolivian peaks is an important lifetime achievement for any mountaineer or adventure enthusiast
Tinku Festival
When Bolivians let their anger out, even the police are powerless and violent street fights break out
Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
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
Swimming with these bizarre-colored friendly creatures is a lot of fun
Cruise and Sail on Lake Titicaca
One shouldn't miss the world's most navigable lake, its islands full of Inca ruins, and rare giant frogs
Train Cemetery
Abandoned, disassembled, and covered with graffiti these trains resemble toys of a giant naughty child
Walk the Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats
It's easy to explore the world's largest salt flats during the dry season
Birdwatching
Bolivian birdlife is splendid from the lowland jungles and Amazon to the Andes and high altitude lagoons
Hiking
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
Sky beneath and sky above, eternal peace and infinite beauty—this must be what Heaven looks like
Toborochi Tree in Bloom
If not for the toborochi trunk that enabled the birth of Bolivia's savior, the country might still be haunted by evil spirits
Capybara
These large Bolivian rodents love bathing in the mud, feeding, and never stop being cute
Day of the Skulls, or Día de las Ñatitas
A remarkable mixture of pagan and Christian traditions turns into sombre but festive celebration of skull in the city of La Paz
The Death Road (Camino de las Yunga)
If you have the courage to cycle down the formidable frozen Andes into the hot jungles, you will be considered a true hero
Butterflies in Tucavaca Valley
This lime-coloured confetti is just butterflies in disguise
Virgen de la Candelaria
The celebration consists of a festive mass, colorful dancing, and the Road to Calvary, which bestows the mercy of the Virgin
Laguna Colorada Flamingos
The seemingly lifeless blood-red lake, plain rocks, and salt deposits may surprise with rare flamingos and other wildlife
Fiesta del Gran Poder
The Lord delights in watching Bolivians trying to outdance one another to please the Gran Poder