Bolivia Travel Information

The namesake of South American liberator Simon Bolivar, Bolivia once comprised a sizeable chunk of the Incan Empire known as Qulla Suyu. With the Andes Mountains and Lake Titicaca to the west and outcrops of the Amazon rainforest in the east, you'll enjoy a diverse set of travel experiences on Bolivia holidays.

The Andes Mountains are one of the biggest draws to Bolivia, as its peaks make a great backpacker's day out for hiking and camping. Lake Titicaca, an important inland body of water on the border between Bolivia and Peru, also offers opportunities for water sports, such as boating and wind surfing. If you're more interested in exploring the history and culture of Bolivia during your visit however, you'll find the ruins of hundreds of Inca structures on Isla del Sol, in the lake's centre.

La Paz is Bolivia's second largest city and administrative capital. Founded almost five centuries ago, the city is the perfect place to start your historical tour of the remarkable country, with the San Francisco and Metropolitan Cathedrals being just two of its significant religious buildings.

Key information for Bolivia holidays

• Weather in Bolivia varies greatly between its several climate zones. Summer months run from November to March, where warmer weather dominates, and more precipitation occurs. Higher elevations can also experience heavy snowfall in the winter months, from April to October.
• Bolivia is home to the world's largest salt flat, the Salar de Uyuni, which was most likely the site of several prehistoric lakes. Today, it's Bolivia's major breeding ground for pink flamingos.
• The yucca features heavily in Bolivian cuisine, as it's relatively inexpensive. Try it combined with Lucro, or hen soup, or baked in pastries such as cunapés and zonzo.

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