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Bolivia Endemic Macaw Birding Expedition
Two critically endangered macaws and 300 other species across canyon and savanna Bolivia
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Bolivia
Land of Endless Horizons
Capital
La Paz & Sucre
Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Currency
Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Population
12.5 million
Discover the 'Heart of South America' - a landlocked nation where ancient traditions meet otherworldly landscapes. Bolivia offers the world's largest salt flat (Salar de Uyuni), the highest navigable lake (Lake Titicaca), and La Paz, the world's highest capital city. With 37 official languages and indigenous peoples comprising 62% of the population, this is South America's most culturally authentic destination. From the mirror-like salt flats that create surreal photography opportunities to the Amazon rainforest, Andean peaks, and vibrant indigenous markets, Bolivia delivers raw, unfiltered adventures for travelers seeking genuine cultural immersion and spectacular natural wonders.
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Bolivia’s Wild Altiplano
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10 Days
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$2,900
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Max 8 Guests
Difficulty
Moderate
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Bolivian Amazon Rainforest Expedition
Duration
11 Days
From
$3,000
Group
Max 12 Guests
Difficulty
Moderate
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Into the Yungas: The El Choro Trek
A four-day pre-Inca traverse from the high Andes at 4,859 meters down through five ecosystems to the cloud forest of the Yungas, finishing at UMA Experience above Coroico
Duration
4 Days
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From $435
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The Bolivian Death Road and El Choro Trek
A seven-day descent of the eastern Andes by bike, foot, and river, from La Cumbre to the cloud forest of Coroico
Duration
7 Days
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From $1,080
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Sacred Lake Titicaca
An 8-day expedition across the highest navigable lake in the world, from Tiwanaku and the islands of the Sun and Moon to the Aymara eastern shore
Duration
8 Days
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From $2,000
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The Great Andean Altiplano Expedition
A 16-day private expedition across Bolivia, from the dinosaur canyons of Toro Toro to the salt flats and volcanoes of the deep Altiplano
Duration
16 Days
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From $5,700
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Bolivian Amazon Rainforest Expedition
An 11-day expedition from La Paz through Madidi National Park to the Moseten communities of Pilon Lajas: shoeshine guides, suspended jungle camps above Mashi Lagoon, and three nights with the people who have protected this Amazon for generations
Duration
11 Days
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From $3,000
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The Great Bolivian Traverse: Amazon to Altiplano
A 25-day expedition from the Amazon basin to the Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the remote Apolobamba range
Duration
25 Days
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From $5,880
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Bolivia's Wild East: Jaguars, Cloud Forest and Lost Missions
An 11-day expedition through Amboro National Park, the Gran Chaco, and the UNESCO Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitania
Duration
11 Days
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From $4,200
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Into Bolivia's Forgotten Amazon: The Moxos Expedition
A 19-day expedition from La Paz through the Cordillera Real, the Yungas, and the Bolivian Amazon in search of the lost Moxos civilization
Duration
19 Days
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From $4,200
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Bolivia's Wild Altiplano
A 10-day expedition across Bolivia's volcanic southwest, both great salt flats, and the territory of the Uru-Chipaya, the Andes' oldest people
Duration
10 Days
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From $2,900
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The Uyuni Ancient Salt Route
A 12-day expedition from the blood-red lagoons of Sur Lipez to the world's largest salt flat, on foot with the last llama caravans of the Altiplano
Duration
12 Days
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Locations
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Salar de Uyuni
02
La Paz
03
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
04
Madidi National Park
05
Lake Titicaca
06
North Yungas Road
07
Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa
08
Samaipata
09
Parque Nacional Amboro
10
Sucre
11
Potosi
12
Kaa-Iya National Park
13
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
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Tarija Wine Country
Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni
The world's largest salt flat at 10,582 square kilometers formed from the evaporation of prehistoric lakes 30,000 years ago. At 3,…
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La Paz
The world's highest administrative capital at 3,650m sprawls through a dramatic canyon, connected by the world's longest urban cab…
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Bolivia's largest city and economic engine sits at 416m in the eastern lowlands, a stark contrast to highland capitals. This tropi…
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Madidi National Park
One of the most biodiverse protected areas on Earth, spanning 18,958 square kilometers from Andean peaks above 5,000m down to Amaz…
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Lake Titicaca
The world's highest navigable lake sits at 3,812m on the Bolivia-Peru border. Sacred to indigenous Andean cultures, Isla del Sol i…
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North Yungas Road
The infamous 'Death Road' once claimed 200-300 lives annually before a bypass opened in 2006. Now Bolivia's premier mountain bikin…
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Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa
A 7,147 square kilometer high-altitude wilderness in southwest Bolivia, home to three flamingo species feeding in surreal colored …
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Samaipata
This pleasant valley town at 1,650m provides relief from highland and lowland extremes. El Fuerte de Samaipata, a UNESCO World Her…
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Parque Nacional Amboro
Where three of South America's major ecosystems converge: Andean foothills, Amazon basin, and the dry Chaco meet across 4,425 squa…
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Sucre
Bolivia's 'White City' and constitutional capital earned UNESCO status for its pristine colonial architecture at 2,800m. The birth…
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Potosi
One of the world's highest cities at 4,090m, Potosi was once the wealthiest place on Earth as its silver mountain, Cerro Rico, fun…
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Kaa-Iya National Park
Bolivia's largest protected area at 34,411 square kilometers safeguards the Gran Chaco, South America's second-largest forest ecos…
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Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
Spread across 1,523,446 hectares of remote northeastern Bolivia along the Brazilian border, Noel Kempff Mercado is one of South Am…
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Tarija Wine Country
Vineyards here sit between roughly 1,600 and 2,400 meters above sea level, among the highest in the world, where intense Andean su…
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Barba Azul Nature Reserve
Barba Azul Nature Reserve protects 12,200 hectares of seasonally flooded grassland, palm forest islands, and gallery forest along …
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When to Go to Bolivia
Every season reveals a different face of the country. Here's how to find yours.
April
PeakA transitional month marking the shift from wet to dry season. The Salar de Uyuni often retains some water, creating a unique window where both mirror reflections and dry salt patterns coexist. Fewer tourists and better deals make this an excellent shoulder season. The Amazon begins drying, improving trail conditions while wildlife congregates around shrinking water sources. Highland nights grow colder as winter approaches. The landscape remains lush and green from recent rains.
Temperature14-82F
RainfallLow to moderate (25-45mm)
Daylight11-12 hours
Where to go in April
Tarija Wine Country
PeakThe long dry season is the most reliable time to visit Tarija. Skies are clear, days are warm and sunny, and the valleys are easy to travel, which makes it the best stretch for combining wine visits with the city and the surrounding countryside. April and May still carry some green from the rains, while September and October warm up ahead of the new season. Nights can be cold from June through August, so pack layers. The grape harvest is over, but the cellars are full and the wine route runs at its best. The San Roque festival also falls within this window.
Amboro National Park
GreatAs the rainy season fades, the trails dry out while the forest is still at its greenest and most lush. April can still bring the occasional shower, but May often delivers excellent conditions with fewer visitors than the peak months that follow. It is a fine time for cloud forest and giant fern treks, when the canopy still drips with moisture and the rivers run clear. Wildlife is active and the birding is strong. Arrange guides in advance, as this shoulder of the dry season is increasingly popular with those who want the park quieter.
Samaipata
GreatMarch stays warm while rainfall tapers, and the Valles Cruceños wine region enters its most exciting period as Tannat and Torrontés grapes reach harvest. April brings cooler evenings and clearer mountain views as summer haze lifts. Trails begin drying out, reopening routes that were difficult in January and February. Birding remains excellent with resident species active throughout Amboró. By late April, conditions approach dry-season quality with noticeably fewer visitors than the peak months ahead.
Sucre
GreatMarch stays warm while rainfall tapers steadily, and the Pujllay festival in Tarabuco commemorates the 1816 Yampara victory over Spanish forces, a vibrant UNESCO-recognized celebration of indigenous resistance. April brings cooler evenings and noticeably clearer mountain views as the summer haze lifts. Trails begin drying out, reopening routes through the Maragua country that were difficult in January and February. By late April, conditions approach dry-season quality with fewer visitors than the peak months ahead.
Potosí
GreatMarch stays relatively warm while rainfall tapers steadily, making it an excellent time to combine mine visits with outdoor excursions. By April, conditions approach dry-season clarity with noticeably cooler evenings and Cerro Rico's slopes drying out. The Kari Kari Lagoon trails become passable again, and morning visibility improves for photography across the colonial center. This transition period offers dry-season quality without the deep winter cold that arrives in June. Fewer tourists and competitive accommodation rates make this a practical alternative to the peak dry months.
Noel Kempff Mercado
GoodTropical downpours turn dirt roads into impassable mud and ground most overland access from November through April. Charter flights operate intermittently between weather systems. Park infrastructure largely closes and the historic Flor de Oro and Los Fierros lodges are unstaffed. The upside is that waterfalls reach their thunderous peak in March and April, the forest is at its greenest, and humidity supports peak amphibian activity. A handful of fly-in itineraries operate in late March and early April for waterfall photography but should only be attempted with experienced operators and heavy weather contingencies built in.
Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve
GoodThe shoulder months carry distinct advantages. November sees thousands of flamingos returning to Laguna Colorada as the breeding season builds, with weather that is still mostly manageable. April brings drying conditions as the summer rains fade and the tracks firm up again. Conditions can vary from day to day, so pack for both rain and extreme cold. These months see fewer travelers than the peak, which often means a quieter experience at the lagoons and more flexibility on tour dates. A good compromise for those who want the wildlife without the high-season crowds.
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El Choro Trek: Three Days from the Andes to the Amazon
El Choro drops 3,000 meters from La Paz's doorstep to the cloud forests of the Yungas in three days, crossing five ecological zones on a road that has been in continuous use for over a...
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Flora & Fauna
Wildlife of Bolivia
Very Rare
Guanaco
Lama guanicoe
A wild camelid native to South America and the ancestor of the domestic llama, known for its adaptability to high-altitude environments and distinctive reddish-brown coat.
Common
Andean Flamingo
Phoenicoparrus andinus
The largest flamingo species in the Andes and one of the rarest flamingo species in the world, distinguished by its unique yellow legs and specialized high-altitude adaptations.
Rare
Spectacled Bear
Tremarctos ornatus
The only bear species native to South America and the last surviving member of the short-faced bear subfamily, distinguished by distinctive cream-colored facial markings that resemble spectacles.
Very Rare
Jaguar
Panthera onca
The largest cat in the Americas and third-largest in the world, distinguished by its powerful build, distinctive rosette-spotted coat, and the strongest bite force of any big cat.
Common
Vicuna
Vicugna vicugna
The smallest and most graceful of the South American camelids, prized for producing the world's finest natural fiber and considered the national animal of Peru.
Common
Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
The world's largest rodent, a semi-aquatic mammal known for its calm demeanor, barrel-shaped body, and exceptional swimming abilities in South American wetlands.
Rare
Brown-throated Sloth
Bradypus variegatus
A slow-moving, arboreal mammal with three toes on each limb, distinguished by its algae-tinted fur and extremely deliberate movements through the rainforest canopy.
Rare
Giant Otter
Pteronura brasiliensis
The largest otter species in the world and South America's top aquatic predator, distinguished by its massive size, distinctive white throat patches, and highly social behavior.
Very Rare
Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
One of the most powerful raptors in the world and the largest eagle in the Americas, distinguished by its distinctive facial disc, impressive feather crest, and massive talons capable of crushing bones.
Rare
Lowland Tapir
Tapirus terrestris
South America's largest land mammal, an ancient herbivore with a distinctive prehensile trunk-like snout and barrel-shaped body, often called a 'living fossil' due to its prehistoric appearance.
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