Bolivia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you believe in miracles? Many locals swear by Ekeko, the Andean god of abundance, claiming he can turn small trinkets into big blessings

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

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

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

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

Watching these pretty long-tailed fellows play is truly amusing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Red and yellow fields dazzle beautifully during quinoa blooming season

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

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

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

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

This lime-coloured confetti is just butterflies in disguise

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

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

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