BOLIVIA: COMPLETE TOURIST GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS

BOLIVIA: COMPLETE TOURIST GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS

The Andean destination where culture, history, and nature meet.

Bolivia is a country that surprises in every corner: vast salt deserts, forests full of life, colonial cities that seem frozen in time, sacred lakes, imposing mountains and a mosaic of cultures that preserve ancestral traditions.

To help you plan an unforgettable experience, we present a complete travel guide with the best places to visit in Bolivia, practical recommendations and suggestions specially designed for our travelers.

THE BEST TOURIST PLACES IN BOLIVIA (COMPLETE GUIDE)

La Paz: Wonder City of the World

La Paz is a unique mixture of modernity, history and living culture. Its cable cars, traditional markets and urban landscapes make every visit an unforgettable experience.

Must-sees in La Paz

  • Mi Teleférico Cable Car: aerial routes that cross the entire city.
  • Witches' Market: crafts, amulets and Andean rituals.
  • Jaén Street: museums and colonial architecture.
  • Valley of the Moon: surreal rock formations.
  • Killi Killi Viewpoint: perfect panorama for photos.
  • Murillo Square: seat of the Government Palace and Cathedral.

Recommended tours

  • City tour + cable cars
  • Excursion to the Valley of the Moon
  • Paceña cultural night
Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku): Capital of a millenary civilization

Just 1 hour from La Paz is one of the most important archaeological centers in South America.

What to see in Tiwanaku

  • Gate of the Sun
  • Kalasasaya Temple
  • Ponce Monolith
  • Akapana Pyramid
  • Museum of Tiwanaku Culture

Recommended for travelers interested in ancestral cultures and pre-Inca history.

Copacabana and Lake Titicaca

The highest navigable lake in the world offers a perfect combination of nature, mysticism and tradition.

Copacabana attractions

  • Basilica of the Virgin of Copacabana
  • Calvary Hill (impressive sunsets)
  • Island of the Sun
  • Island of the Moon
  • Traditional villages of Yampupata and Sampaya

Experiences

  • Navigation on the Titicaca
  • Hiking on ancestral trails
  • Fresh trout tasting
SALAR DE UYUNI: The White Desert

The largest salt desert in the world and one of the most impressive destinations on the planet.

What to visit in Uyuni

  • Incahuasi Island (giant cactus forests)
  • Eyes of the Salar
  • Salt mounds
  • Salt Hotel
  • Train Cemetery
  • Colorada Lagoon
  • Verde Lagoon and the Licancabur Volcano

Popular tours

  • 1 day Salar de Uyuni
  • 3 days Salar + Colored Lagoons
  • Sunrise / Sunset Tour
  • Mirror effect season: January - March
EDUARDO AVAROA RESERVE:

One of the most beautiful protected areas of the altiplano.

Attractions

  • Colorada Lagoon
  • Verde Lagoon
  • Stone Tree
  • Sol de Mañana (geysers)
  • Siloli Desert
  • Andean flamingos

Perfect for nature and photography lovers.

SUCRE: The White City

Considered the most charming city in the country.

Highlighted places

  • 25 de mayo Square
  • House of Freedom
  • La Recoleta Viewpoint
  • San Felipe Neri Church
  • Cretaceous Park - dinosaur footprints
  • San Francisco Convent
POTOSI: World Heritage Site

A mining city loaded with history.

Essential places

  • Cerro Rico
  • National Mint House
  • Colonial churches of the historic center
  • Silver mine (guided experience recommended)
COCHABAMBA: The city of eternal spring climate

Cochabamba is known for its pleasant climate and its gastronomy.

What to visit

  • Christ of Concord
  • Alalay Lagoon
  • Torotoro National Park
  • Portales Palace

Recommendations for Traveling to Bolivia (Complete Edition)

Acclimatization

Take the first day calmly in high altitude areas. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals.

Safety

Bolivia is a safe country. Just take basic precautions: avoid isolated areas at night and use formal taxis.

Recommended clothing

  • Altiplano → thermal clothing
  • Amazonia → light clothing and repellent
  • Valleys → comfortable clothing

Currency

The boliviano (BOB). Always carry some cash.

Transportation

It is advisable to hire safe transfers with the INCAS EXPEDITION Travel Agency.

Tours

Hire formal tours, like INCAS EXPEDITION especially for Uyuni and Amazonia.

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Requirements to Enter Bolivia

So that your clients are well informed before traveling to Bolivia, it is important that they know the main migration and health requirements. Below, I share the most relevant ones.

1. Passport or identity document

  • A valid passport is required for a minimum of 6 months. Bolivia Chancellery
  • In some cases, depending on the country, you can enter with national identity document (such as DNI), especially for citizens of some Andean countries. Bolivia Migration

2. Tourist visa:

  • Not all countries require a visa to enter Bolivia. There are different groups of countries:
  • Group I: do not need a tourist visa. boliviawdc.org
  • Groups II and III: do require a visa. embajadabolivia.ec.

Visa requirements (for those who need it):

3. Vaccination certificate

  • Vaccine against yellow fever is mandatory for those going to endemic areas (for example, in the Bolivian Amazon). boliviaturismo.com.bo
  • It is recommended that travelers carry their international vaccination certificate.

4. Migration registration

  • Upon entering, especially if it is your first time, the migration authorities may ask you to complete a registration with accommodation data. Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz
  • It is important to seal upon entering and leaving the country to avoid problems when making extensions or future entries.

5. Duration of stay

  • The tourist visa (when required) can initially allow 30 days, and it is possible to extend up to 90 days per calendar year. boliviawdc.org
  • If you plan to stay longer, it is advisable to consult with migration or an agency before entering the country.

6. Other requirements

  • Recent photograph (4×4) with background according to the consulate. Bolivia Chancellery
  • You may be asked to demonstrate economic solvency with bank documents. embajadabolivia.ec
  • Payment of the visa according to the consulate or border: varies according to nationality