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The mirror-like Uyuni salt flats, the world's highest capital, Lake Titicaca and Amazon jungle โ€” Bolivia is raw, high-altitude South America at its most surreal.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Oct (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $60/day avg
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Capital
La Paz / Sucre
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Currency
Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
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Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
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Best time
Mayโ€“Oct (dry)
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$30 โ€“ $220
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
La Paz (LPB)
Overview

Why travellers love Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni is the unmissable highlight, with La Paz's dramatic setting, Lake Titicaca's islands and the Amazon adding range.

It's the cheapest country in South America, though altitude demands acclimatisation.

Where to go

Top places in Bolivia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Uyuni Salt Flats

Uyuni Salt Flats

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The world's largest mirror after rain.

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La Paz

La Paz

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Dramatic high-altitude city and cable cars.

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Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Sacred islands on the highest lake.

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Sucre

Sucre

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Whitewashed colonial capital.

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Plan day by day

Bolivia itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Uyuni Salt Flats โ†’ La Paz โ†’ Lake Titicaca
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 โ€“ $1,100
1–2

Uyuni Salt Flats

The world's largest mirror after rain.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
3–4

La Paz

Dramatic high-altitude city and cable cars.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
5

Lake Titicaca

Sacred islands on the highest lake.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Culture
Route
Uyuni Salt Flats โ†’ La Paz โ†’ Lake Titicaca โ†’ Sucre
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 โ€“ $1,540
1–2

Uyuni Salt Flats

The world's largest mirror after rain.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
3–4

La Paz

Dramatic high-altitude city and cable cars.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
5–6

Lake Titicaca

Sacred islands on the highest lake.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Culture
7

Sucre

Whitewashed colonial capital.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ History ยท Relax
Route
Uyuni Salt Flats โ†’ La Paz โ†’ Lake Titicaca โ†’ Sucre
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,200
1–3

Uyuni Salt Flats

The world's largest mirror after rain.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
4–6

La Paz

Dramatic high-altitude city and cable cars.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
7–8

Lake Titicaca

Sacred islands on the highest lake.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Culture
9–10

Sucre

Whitewashed colonial capital.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Relax
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Visa & entry

Bolivia visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many (some need visa)
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
For some
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free; some (including US citizens) require a visa โ€” check your nationality before travel. Always verify with the official Bolivia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Bolivia visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Bolivia budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$220+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Bolivia budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Bolivia

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Salar de Uyuni

Surreal salt flats and mirror reflections.

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La Paz cable cars

The world's highest urban cable network.

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Lake Titicaca

Isla del Sol and Andean villages.

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Death Road & Tupiza

Biking and desert canyon scenery.

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Amazon (Rurrenabaque)

Pampas and jungle wildlife trips.

Get outside

Nature in Bolivia

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