Bolivia Travel Guide

Bolivia lies in the heart of South America with Brazil to the northeast, Peru to the northwest, Chile to the southwest, and Argentina and Paraguay to the south. It is a beautiful country filled with diverse geography and a mix of cultures.

It became a democratic country in the 1980's and today it still struggles with problems such as poverty, social unrest and illegal drug production. The country is aiming to attract foreign investment together with improving the educational system and implementing an anti-corruption campaign. After breaking away from Spanish rule in 1825 its subsequent history primarily consists of numerous coups and counter-coups. Today the country is a landscape of contrasts with a mix of indigenous and European cultures and an interesting and diverse geography. It offers no end of activities available to travellers.

Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in South America. It is a rugged country that experiences a range of temperatures including warm, cold, windy and steamy and hosts a variety of landscapes ranging from very dry terrain to swamps.

Bolivia boasts many amazing tourist attractions including the peaks of the Cordillera Real around Sorata, the salt flats of Uyuni, the jungles of the Amazon Basin and the abundant wildlife in the grasslands of the Southeast. There is also the rich culture and ancient civilizations found in the cities of Sucre and Potosi together with the natural wonders of lowlands in the south and the tropical east. Any traveller will be spoilt for choice for adventure and cultural experiences in this extraordinary country. With it's staggering social and environmental contrasts this land cries out to be explored.