Stay : The best of Bolivia
A two week tour is the minimum to discover the country. This route takes you through the most beautiful sites that Bolivia has. Starting with Santa Cruz andOriente allows a gradual acclimatization to the altitude and avoids the inconveniences frequently experienced by an arrival in La Paz at more than 4,000 m of altitude: acute mountain sickness and "lost" days to acclimatize.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
14 days
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Detail of the stay : The best of Bolivia - 14 days
Day 1: En route to Samaipata
Steps: Santa Cruz, Samaipata, Fuerte De Samaipata
Arrival in Santa Cruz. Departure to Samaipata, peaceful village located at 1,650 m altitude. Visit of the pre-Columbian site of El Fuerte, the fortress originally unknown. Superb location in a buffer region between the Amazon and the Andes.
Day 2: Treck in Amboró National Park
Steps: Samaipata, Parque Nacional Amboro, Bermejo, Cuevas
Take a taxi and a guide for an excursion in the forest of Amboró National Park, half an hour from the village. From El Sillar, panoramic view of the park. Walk to the sanctuary of volcanoes, then transfer to Bermejo and lagoon of volcanoes. Short walk on foot before joining the Cuevas waterfalls. Swimming possible in a dream decor. Return to Samaipata late in the day.
Day 3: Wild nature at Amboró Park
Steps: Santa Cruz, Parque Nacional Amboro
Departure in the morning around 8:30 a. m. for the forest of Amboró Park where you will discover some species of unique giant trees in the world and several varieties of wild orchid. Walking tour surrounded by giant ferns reaching up to 13 m high. Return to Santa Cruz in the evening.
Day 4: City of Sucre
Steps: Santa Cruz
Flight from Santa Cruz to the historic capital of Bolivia (2 780 m), inscribed on the world heritage of humanity and let yourself be enchanted by one of Latin America's most beautiful cities. Dinner in one of the excellent restaurants in the white city.
Day 5: Maragua Crater or Marché market
Steps: Sucre, Tarabuco, Maragua
Two possibilities: one day trek to the Maragua crater along a former Inca road and discovering the sumptuous landscapes of the region, or possibility to go to the colourful market of Tarabuco, near Sucre on Sunday. Back to Sucre late in the afternoon.
Day 6: Imperial city of Potosí
Steps: Potosí
Departure early in the morning for the imperial city of Potosí, also inscribed in the world heritage of Unesco. Acclimation at altitude (more than 4,000 m), visit of the colonial city, San Francisco church and La Casa de la Moneda.
Day 7: En route to Uyuni
Steps: Potosí, Sud-Lípez, Salar De Uyuni, Uyuni
Visit of the mines of Cerro Rico in the morning, then departure to Uyuni, 3 650 m. Rest in the evening before embarking on a 3-day circuit leading to the wonders of the Altiplano: Salar d'Uyuni and South-Lípez.
Day 8: Saline salt plain
Steps: Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni
Start of the circuit. The morning is devoted to the visit of the train cemetery and Colchani, a small town living in salt exploitation. Then you enter the largest salt desert in the world, the Salar d'Uyuni. Visit of Incahuasi Island and its giant cacti. Night in San Juan or a salt hotel at the foot of the Tunupa volcano.
Day 9: Departure for the South-Lípez
Steps: Sud-Lípez
Departure as soon as possible to arrive at Laguna Colorada at the end of the afternoon. Entry into the South-Lípez is an apotheosis. You will pass through the Salar de Chiguana, and its railway leads to the Ollagüe volcano, and various lagoons, both beautiful ones: the Cañapa, Hedionda, Tiercota and Honda lagunas, populated by dozens of flaming flames.
Discovery of the Siloli desert, and finally of the Laguna Colorada. Night in a shelter.
SUD-LÍPEZ
Day 10: Geysers and salt lake
Steps: Parque Nacional Sajama, Oruro, Uyuni, Laguna Verde, La Paz
You can get up early (4 a. m.) to discover the Sol Sol Geysers (4 850 m). You can then swim in the thermal waters. After Challviri, extends the Dalí desert, called so because of its obvious resemblance to some paintings of the Spanish master. To close the journey in beauty, here is Laguna Verde, Bolivia's green diamond, and behind you stands the volcano Licancabur (5 920 m). From the top of this mountain separating Bolivia and Chile is the most beautiful view of all the Americas. Return to Uyuni and night bus for La Paz (or night train to Oruro, then bus to La Paz).
GÉISERES DE JUNTHUMA
Day 11: Discovery of La Paz
Steps: La Paz
The morning is dedicated to rest after a strenuous circuit. However, you are already acclimatized at the altitude and can enjoy the afternoon to visit the Casco Viejo of the capital, Plaza Murillo and the Calle Jaén museums. Dinner in a chic restaurant in the Sopocachi district.
Day 12: Back to the past in Tiwanaku
Steps: Copacabana, Lac Titicaca, Tiwanaku
Departure early in the morning to join the archeological site of Tiwanaku. Visit of the pre-Columbian remains, which are among the largest in the continent. End of day in Copacabana, on Lake Titicaca, and its magnificent basilica of the Virgen de la Candelaria.
BASILICA DE LA VIRGEN DE LA CANDELARIA
Day 13: Cap on Isla del Sol
Steps: Isla Del Sol, Copacabana, Lac Titicaca, La Paz
Departure early in the morning for the most important island of Lake Titicaca. Hiking half a day through this mythical island to visit the village of Challapampa and discover the Inca temple of Chinkana. Back to Copacabana, then to La Paz.
Day 14: Visit of La Paz
Day dedicated to exploring the city and its amazing cable car, and shopping. Flight from El Alto International Airport to your next destination.
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