Lonely PlanetOct 9, 2026
9 of the Best Places to Visit in Bolivia
Authentic, adventurous, and largely unscarred by mass tourism, Bolivia is one of South America
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- Mercado de las BrujasMarketMarket to learn about the mysticism of Aymara culture.
- Valle de la LunaParkCactus-filled valley within easy striking distance of La Paz.
- La CumbreSightSummit of the Cordillera Real where the ride begins.
- Elsewhere
- Salar de UyuniSightUyuni, BoliviaWorld's largest salt flats, visited on 3-day 4WD tours.
- La ChiquitaniaNeighborhoodConcepción, BoliviaRegion of small, centuries-old Jesuit Mission towns.
- Catedral de ConcepciónPlace of worshipConcepción, BoliviaRemarkable, low-eaved cathedral in Concepción.
- Madidi National ParkPlaceRurrenabaque, BoliviaBiologically diverse ecosystem forming part of the Bolivian Amazon.
- Isla del SolSightCopacabana, BoliviaIsland on Lake Titicaca, birthplace of Inca culture.
- Fuente del IncaSightCopacabana, BoliviaNatural stream locals believe grants health and eternal youth.
- Casa de la LibertadSightSucre, BoliviaHouse where the declaration of independence was signed.
- Recoleta neighborhoodNeighborhoodSucre, BoliviaNeighborhood for fine views across the roofs and bell towers.
- Cerro RicoSightPotosi, BoliviaMountain known locally as "Rich Hill" where mining still goes on.
- Casa Nacional de la MonedaMuseumPotosi, BoliviaMonumental construction where silver was transformed into coins.
- Death RoadTrailLos Yungas, BoliviaAccessible by bicycle, one of South America's most fun-filled rides.
- Las Cuevas waterfallsSightSamaipata, BoliviaScenic waterfalls for a refreshing alfresco swim.
- Amboró National ParkPlaceSamaipata, BoliviaPark with a giant fern forest.
- El FuerteSightSamaipata, BoliviaSacred rock carved with seats, conduits and niches for idols.
- Cementerio MunicipalPlace of worshipSucre, Bolivia
