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The Rough Guide to Bolivia
About This Book
From the shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca to the blindingly white salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni, the snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the verdant rainforests of the Amazon, Bolivia's diverse landscapes astound. The country is incredibly rich in culture and history, boasting ancient pre-Inca ruins, fascinating witches' markets, vibrant carnivals and some of South America's finest colonial architecture. There are also plenty of activities for thrill seekers, including cycling down the world's most dangerous road, exploring legendary silver mines, swimming with pink river dolphins and retracing the footsteps of Che Guevara. Now available in PDF format.
This new, fully-updated edition of The Rough Guide to Bolivia helps you discover both the big sights and the hidden gems, with expert reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink for everyone from backpackers to five-star travelers.
Make the most of your time on Earth⢠with the Rough Guide to Bolivia.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- When to go 10
- Author picks 11
- Things not to miss 12
- Itineraries 20
- BASICS 22
- Getting there 23
- Getting around 24
- Accommodation 28
- Food and drink 30
- Fiestas 33
- Outdoor activities 34
- National parks and reserves 36
- Health 37
- Crime and personal safety 40
- Culture and etiquette 42
- Travel essentials 43
- THE GUIDE 50
- 1 La Paz 50
- 2 Lago Titicaca, the cordilleras and the Yungas 94
- 3 The southern Altiplano 136
- 4 Sucre, Cochabamba and the central valleys 190
- 5 Santa Cruz and the Eastern Lowlands 228
- 6 The Amazon 268
- CONTEXTS 302
- History 303
- Wildlife and ecology 321
- Music and dance 323
- Books 327
- Spanish 329
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 334