Tourist Attractions & Monuments Bolivia

It is headed by Mr. Ponce, the strongest defender of this region and one of the most documented men on this part of Potosí. You'll find maps of salar here.

It is the specialist of this hike, and ex-member of a trekking club that has identified all the walks around Potosí.

Classic tourism and adventures in the surroundings of Sucre (many walks, dinosaur footprints, excursions to the crater of Maragua, typical villages of Patatoloyo, Tarabuco, etc.). Correct rates (approximately US $ 25 per person per person per day).

Useful and interesting address where tourist students will inform you about the tourist sites of Sucre. They also organize free city tours (participation in transportation costs and a small, always welcome tip).

Founded in 1706, restored in 1982. The cathedral is a real jewel. A haven of peace around a pure wonder…

The first mission of the entire region (founded in 1692). Father Schmidt established the first school of music and a workshop that produced violins, harps and organs.

Founded in 1748. The church dates back to 1974. Nearby, Lake Guapomo, ideal for swimming or fishing.

It is the only Jesuit church that has reached us intact, without restoration, since its construction in 1755. Many original works.

Considered as the jewel of the Missions missions. Built by Martin Schmidt's disciples in 1721 and completely restored since then. There is a small craft craft workshop where Indians continue to exercise their art.

If you have little time, we recommend that you purchase a «turnkey tower» in a Santa Cruz (Totaitu or Uimpex) or La Paz agency. It is even possible to start with Viru Viru airport, without going through Santa Cruz. If you have time or a small budget, you can travel by bus. Find out at the terminal, if you wish to go beyond Concepción (towards San Ignacio, Santa Ana or San Rafael): buses go so far only if the state of the road permits (in Santa Cruz: Flota Chiquitana). Departures every day at 6 am from the bus terminal. At each step, take a ticket for the next city). If you only have a few days, the missions of San Javier and Concepcion (2-day circuit) will give you a good idea of the missions.

Their land is Alto valle and the Inca cities of Cochabamba.

Regional circuit specialists in the Chapare.

Even more off the beaten tracks. Take the Ventilla trail (towards the Illimani) and pass the pass before Lambate. The first village on the descent is called Tutural Pampa. Walk to the lagoons you have seen on the descent. The good walkers will reach the last lagoon at the foot of the Mururata glacier. We saw people crying at the arrival, amazed by the fatigue or the beauty of the places crossed, which have nothing to envy Patagonia.

For these two excursions and the following trekkings, it is preferable to go through a La Paz agency (Terra Andina, Hummingbird or Andean] are renowned specialists, see the agencies section in La Paz).

In 4 X 4 take the Lake Titicaca route from La Paz. Then head to the village of Penas (an indispensable map) and follow the slope towards the Cordillera. You will pass from lagoons into multicolores lagoons, in one of the most beautiful scenery of the Cordillera. Off-piste excursion that gives you an adventure flavour and a real Cordillère approach without having to wear your backpack and tent. You can't be disappointed.

Here is the opportunity to make a nice stroll around Tupiza, which can be combined with the visit of the Quebrada de Palmira (count a full day on foot and half a day on horseback). El Cañón del Duende is an impressive canyon, named as a result of the rock formation at its summit strangely resembling… an elf (duende)! It is above all a pretext to enjoy the splendid arid landscapes of the region, with geological curiosities in multiple colors that evoke the good old western with Terence Hill.

Small sources of hot thermal water of volcanic origin makes it possible to brighten your stay if you stay in San Javier for the night.

A natural canyon whose shape is reminiscent of a bottle. Possibility to make very nice photos.

You will find all the information about the reservation and the ACOTURS project (accommodation and tourist tours) with PROMETA.

You can find many information about the lagoon: flora, fauna, geological formations…

This Community company, consisting of representatives of different communities living around and in the buffer zone of the national Park, provides guidance service with a nature interpretation service. Each guide has undergone complete training through a training programme of naturalist guides sponsored by the NGO Conservation International.

Proposed activities. The 15 guides of the 4 surrounding communities offer several excursions in Carrasco National Park:

Sylvestre de vida sylvestre: visit of half a day, bird observations and research of the famous Guacharos.

Caminando in las: three days trekking with excellent wildlife observation opportunities (descent from 4 600 to 300 m elevation to the Amazon forest), this excursion takes place during the summer season from July to October; Gallitos de las rocas: a day excursion and Vicita a las comunides visit from 2 to 3 days in local communities.

Conservation - Education. The local Guides-Wasi guides provide an environmental interpretation and education service to tourists and many communities living around and in the park.

Local population. The benefits are shared: 20% are returned to the communities and 80% are reinvested in order to improve the quality of the guidance service.

Interpretation centre where there are multiple information on the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

This park is only accessible by plane or by 4 x 4.