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Bolivia
Bolivia
is rich in natural attractions, history and colonial architecture. The
strong indigenous heritage and unique attractions such as the Salar of
Uyuni mark this interesting country.
The
two capitals
The
country has two capitals: La Paz, the executive and legislative capital (and
the official) and Sucre, the capital according to the bolivian
constitution.
La
Paz has 3.650 metres of altitude above sea level, being the highest
capital in the world, with a unique geography, situated in a valley, along
a canyon in the Andes Cordillera. Many visitors are attracted by the
city´s history, monuments, squares, churches, artcraft markets and the
habits of its simple people. Others are perturbed by the poverty, chaotic
traffic and dirty. La Paz is a city of contrasts, making it fascinating
and popular among tourists.
Sucre
is considered as one of the most beautiful cities of Bolivia. A walk
around the central streets takes you into the colonial times, with many
old buildings, churches and the spanish architecture. It is considered by
Unesco Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It's also one of the main
University centers in Bolivia.
Lake
Titicaca
The
lake Titicaca is situated at 3.820 meters of altitude, being the highest
navegable lake in the world. On a sunny day, while navigating on its
blue waters, you can see the Andes Cordillera on the horizon. It's also
possible to visit the islands inhabitated by communities mostly untouched
by progress. Copacabana is a small city situated on the margins of Lake
Titicaca, and distant only 9 km from the peruvian boarder. During the Inca
Empire, human sacrifice took place in Copacabama, in honour of the Gods.
Salar
of Uyuni
The
Salar is a desert formed by the evaporation of salted water lagoons over
thousands of years. Another theory says that the desert of salt resulted
from the formation of the Andes Cordillera, with moving tectonic plates
that separated a part of the ocean, which stayed to the east of the
Cordilleras and slowly evaporated. The Salar of Uyuni is the biggest of
the planet, with an area of 12 thousand km square, at 3.600 meters of
altitude. During the winter, you can travel over the salar for 100 km in a
straight line, seeing the amazing contrast between the white Salar and the
blue of the sky. If you travel during the summer, when the water from the
Andes floods the salar, the water over the salt reflects the sky and the
lanscape around it, making up a stunning scenery.
Activities
La
Paz: Besides the city's attractions, the surroundings of La Paz offers
fantastic landscapes and great day trips such the ruins of Tiahuanaco, the
mountain of Chacaltaya at 5.395 meters of altitude (easy acess) and the
Moon Valley
Sucre:
the city has a vibrant atmosphere, with many festivals and other events,
and an agitated night life. Titicaca lake: boat trips and visits to
the islands in the lake and to Copacabana.
Salar
of Uyuni: tour to the Salar in a 4x4 vehicle
Packages
including Bolivia
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