Destination: Bolivia

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OUR FAVORITE FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Bolivians are big on celebrating and there's almost always something interesting on around the country, especially during the high travel season. The following list is subjective:

  • Alasitas (La Paz) January
  • La Virgen de Candelaria (Copacabana) February
  • Carnaval (nationwide, best in Tarija) February/March
  • La Diablada (Oruro) February/March
  • Phujllay (Tarabuco) March
  • El Gran Poder (La Paz) May/June
  • Fiesta de la Cruz (Lake Titicaca) May 3
  • Fiesta del Santo Patrono de Moxos (San Ignacio de Moxos) July 31
  • Independence Day (nationwide, best in Copacabana) August 6
  • Chu'tillos (Potosi) August

EXTREME ADVENTURES

Bolivia's rugged landscape and outgoing tour guides offer innumerable, unforgettable adventures. Whether you're into 3600m mountain-bike descents or want to shoot some Class V rapids, Bolivia's got all the thrills you're seeking.

  • Conquer 6088m Huayna Potosi
  • Hike El Choro Trek, a 3250m descent
  • Ski Chacaltaya, the world's highest developed slope
  • Bike the World's Most Dangerous Road - before it's gone
  • Raft Class II-V whitewater on the Rio Coroico
  • Float the Rio Mamore through pristine Amazon jungle
  • Kayak the Chapare - after some serious jungle bashing
  • Soak in hot springs at the base of Nevado Sajama
  • Walk on the wild side on a jungle or pampas trip from Rurrenabaque
  • Trek the Trans Cordillera Real route from Sorata to Huyana Potosi and Illimani

NATIONAL PARKS & NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

Bolivia boasts a number of protected areas, and access and visitor infrastructure is improving all the time.

  • Parque Nacional Madidi
  • Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa
  • Parque Nacional & Area de Uso Multiple Amboro
  • Parque Nacional Sajama
  • Parque Nacional Torotoro
  • Reserva de la Biosfera Pilon Lajas
  • Parque Nacional Noel Kempff Mercado
  • Reserva Biosferica del Beni
  • Area Protegida Apolobamba
  • Reserva de la Biosfera Sama

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