La Bolivia it is an incredible nation yet to be explored, a land that offers unique sensations and emotions: the peaks of Andes over 6000 meters high, verdant jungles, high altitude lakes, salt flats, ancient traditions and colonial cities. Magnificent country in South America, rich in natural resources, contrasts, cultures, biodiversity and extraordinary natural landscapes, Bolivia is the perfect destination for those who want experience an adventurous holiday of which to keep unique memories.
Today we offer you 5 experiences which make the stay in Bolivia even more special.
Discover Lake Titicaca
Il Titicaca it is the immense lake divided between Bolivia and Peru 3800 meters high on the Andean plateau. He holds the record of highest lake on Earth and is dotted with floating islands like the Island of the Moon , Sun Island, on the Bolivian side, both can be visited.
Embraced by suggestive peaks that are almost always white, it is navigable so don't miss the opportunity to take an excursion on its waters.
Admire the Salar de Uyuni
It is impossible to arrive in Bolivia and not indulge in the thrill of visiting the largest salt flat in the world, Uyuni Salt Flats, incredible salt desert a 3653 meters of altitude. Here the dream touches reality and we are in the presence of one of the most magical and surreal places on our planet.
In some periods of the year the Salar is completely dry, in others it is covered by a thin layer of water that reflects the blue of the sky and the white of the clouds: a spectacle not to be missed.
Visit La Paz
La Paz , administrative capital of Bolivia, was included among the New 7 Wonders of the World. The city is located in 3660 meters high and is characterized by a charming historic center where you can stop and observe houses and churches from the colonial period and get lost among the colorful markets that invade the streets. One for all? The Hachiceria Market (Witchcraft Market).
Eating Saltenas
Don't forget to appreciate the Bolivian culinary tradition and, in this regard, taste the Saltenas, typical panzerotti cooked in the oven and filled with beef or chicken. The filling is enriched with a sauce that can be sweet, slightly spicy or very spicy, depending on taste.
It is one of the most famous street food boliviani, to be enjoyed piping hot as a mid-morning, mid-afternoon snack or aperitif.
Follow the Yungas Route
Not to be overlooked most dangerous and fascinating road in the world, Street of the Yungas, with its 56 kilometers connecting La Paz to the village of Coroico in the Amazon Forest.
Perfect for cycle touring lovers who want thrills and breathtaking adventures, this narrow, sheer dirt road offers unique landscapes ranging from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the Amazonian plains.