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Salt flats, high-altitude cities, and landscapes that feel like another planet.

Bolivia is raw and dramatic. The Uyuni salt flats turn into a mirror during rainy season, La Paz clings to mountainsides at 3,600m, and the high desert is dotted with flamingo-filled lagoons. It's one of South America's most unforgettable budget destinations.

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Best time to visit

Apr–Oct (dry season); Dec–Mar for mirror reflections on Uyuni

Currency

Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)

Language

Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Top experiences in Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

The world's largest salt flat — endless white or perfect mirror.

La Paz

Cable cars, the Witches' Market, and the Valley of the Moon.

Lake Titicaca

Copacabana and the sacred Isla del Sol.

Eduardo Avaroa Reserve

Geysers, hot springs, and red, green, and white lagoons.

Average temperatures in Bolivia

La Paz — high altitude, cool.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High17° / 63°F17° / 63°F17° / 63°F17° / 63°F17° / 63°F16° / 61°F16° / 61°F17° / 63°F18° / 64°F19° / 66°F19° / 66°F18° / 64°F
Low6° / 43°F6° / 43°F5° / 41°F4° / 39°F1° / 34°F-1° / 30°F-2° / 28°F0° / 32°F2° / 36°F4° / 39°F5° / 41°F6° / 43°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrive La Paz — cable cars, San Francisco Basilica, acclimatize.
  2. Day 2: Valle de la Luna and Witches' Market; evening food tour.
  3. Days 3–4: Copacabana and Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca.
  4. Days 5–7: 3-day Uyuni salt flats and desert tour to Chile.
  5. Day 8: Return to La Paz or continue to San Pedro de Atacama.

Foods to try

SalteñasAnticuchoLlama steakPique a lo machoSopa de maníApi con pastelChicha

Travel tips

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