The ULTIMATE 7 Day Bolivia Itinerary: From Lake Titicaca to the Uyuni Salt Flats
After traveling to eight countries in South America over the course of seven months, I can confidently say that Bolivia was my favorite country on this incredible continent, with unique cultural traditions, warm people, and totally out-of-this-world landscapes. While Bolivia isn’t the most massive country, there’s a TON of cool stuff to do here—you could easily spend months exploring this dynamic and beautiful country. But, if you only have a week in this incredible place, we’ve crafted the perfect Bolivia itinerary to squeeze in seeing the best the country has to offer.
14 Incredible Things to do in La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia is a unique city where old meets new, with a quirky mix of shiny skyscrapers, witches’ markets, and colorful murals. And, as the biggest city in the country, there are tons of incredible places, restaurants, parks, and more to explore. Here are 14 incredible things to do in La Paz, Bolivia, one of the most dynamic cities in South America.
Seeing Cholita Wrestling in La Paz, Bolivia: Everything You Need to Know
La Paz, Bolivia is a city of contrasts—where witches sell potions next to shiny skyscrapers and grandmothers, wearing distinctive Bolivian clothing, sit in aerial tramways that zoom through the sky. One of the most famous activities in the city is a perfect example of all of these juxtapositions—the weekly Cholita Wrestling show, where Indigenous women, wearing traditional cholita outfits, face off and throw each other around the ring. If you want to experience this unique show for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about seeing Cholita Wrestling in La Paz, Bolivia.
21 Awesome Things to do in Uyuni, Bolivia
The most popular destination in the colorful country of Bolivia is the Uyuni Salt Flats (or Salar de Uyuni), which also hold a bunch of impressive titles, including being the flattest place AND the largest salt flat on the planet (you can actually see them from space!). As you might expect, these salt flats are quite remote, with only a handful of tiny towns sprinkled throughout this region. Accordingly, most travelers base themselves in Uyuni, a small city in southern Bolivia. If you want to explore the salt flats and the surrounding otherworldly landscape for yourself, here are 21 awesome things to do in Uyuni, Bolivia.
Hostal las Olas in Copabana, Bolivia: An Honest and Unbiased Review
Copacabana, located in northwestern Bolivia, is a small, sleepy town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It’s best known as a jumping off point to explore Isla del Sol, which is believed to be the birthplace of the Inca civilization. But Copacabana also has something else that’s very unique in its footprint—Hostal las Olas, a colorful property that’s bursting at the seams with whimsy and looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale. If you’re interested in staying in this unique hotel, here’s my honest and unbiased review after staying at Hostal las Olas (and paying for it out of my own pockets), one of the most unique properties in South America.
Visiting Copacabana, Bolivia: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re traveling through Peru and Bolivia, there’s a good chance you’ll be stopping in Copacabana, Bolivia, a small town on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the largest navigable lake in South America. This sleepy, little town has a lot of charm—but what’s there to do and see here? My husband, Justin, and I spent a week in Copacabana, Bolivia and are breaking down everything you need to know to enjoy your time here.