Overview

Places of interest in Bolivia

Overview
1 Oruro
Historic mining town with vibrant carnival spirit
7.6
High in the Andes, Oruro offers a blend of colonial architecture and vibrant festivals. The city’s historic center features baroque churches, cobblestone streets and the annual Carnival, drawing visitors to its colorful parades and traditional music.
Highlights:
  • 🍢 Taste traditional anticuchos and local empanadas
  • 🎭 Attend the vibrant Carnaval de Oruro festival
  • 🏛️ Explore Oruro's historic Plaza de Armas at dawn
1 Salar de Uyuni
World's largest surreal salt mirror
Highlights:
  • 🚂 Explore the eerie Train Cemetery near Uyuni town
  • 🌵 Visit Incahuasi Island and climb among giant cacti
  • 📸 Take surreal photos with salt flat perspective illusions
1 Jorge Wilstermann International Airport
Gateway to Andean skies and vibrant culture
Serving Cochabamba, this high‑altitude airport connects Bolivia’s central plateau to major cities and international hubs. Modern facilities handle domestic flights and seasonal tourism, while surrounding Andes offer scenic views for travelers.
2 Torotoro National Park
National Park
1 Cochabamba
Place
2 Calle La Paz
POI
3 Camino Santa Cruz
POI
4 U.E. Colegio Mariscal Sucre
POI
1 Mercado Central de Shinahota
Marketplace
2 Juan Mendoza Airport
Gateway to Andean skies and vibrant culture
A gateway to Bolivia’s high plateau, Juan Mendoza Airport in Oruro serves the mining town and nearby Uyuni salt flats. Its compact terminal offers reliable connections while the surrounding Andean scenery provides a dramatic backdrop for travelers seeking adventure.
2 Sucre
White City, Rooftops and Colonial Calm
6.7
The administrative capital of Bolivia sits on an island in Lake Titicaca. It features colonial architecture, a vibrant market square and serves as a gateway to the Andean highlands with dramatic mountain views surrounding the city center.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Enjoy panoramic views from La Recoleta viewpoint
  • 🦖 Visit the dinosaur footprints at Parque Cretácico
  • 🏛️ Explore the historic Casa de la Libertad museum
2 Mercado Campesino
Shop
3 Textil Market
Supermarket
1 Sol de Mañana
Warm waters rise beneath Andean sunrise
A high-altitude Andean town in Bolivia's La Paz department, known for its colonial architecture and vibrant markets. The landscape features rugged mountains, clear skies and traditional festivals that draw visitors seeking cultural immersion and adventure in the heart of South America.
Highlights:
  • 📸 Capture the surreal sunset over the salt flats
  • 🛺 Ride a traditional salt cart across turquoise dunes
  • 🌄 Explore Salar de Uyuni's mirror desert at sunrise
3 Laguna Verde
POI
4 Valle de la Luna
Valley
5 Laguna Colorada
Vibrant turquoise waters framed by Andean peaks
Highlights:
  • 🐦 Photograph the vivid pink flamingos in flight
  • 🚤 Take a boat ride across turquoise waters
  • 🌅 Stroll along lagoon shore at sunrise
3 Viru Viru International Airport
Gateway to Bolivia’s Andean heartland
Serving La Paz and surrounding highlands, this airport sits at 3,650 meters above sea level, making it one of the world’s highest commercial airports. It offers modern facilities and connects to major South American hubs.
6 Amboró National Park
National Park
4 Alcantarí Airport
Modern Gateway to Bolivia’s Sucre
Alcantari Airport serves Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia’s largest city. The modern terminal handles domestic and regional flights, offering convenient access to nearby attractions and the country’s vibrant cultural scene.
5 Potosí
Place
5 Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
High‑altitude gateway to Andean adventures
Serving La Paz and surrounding high‑altitude regions, this airport sits at 4,200 meters above sea level. It handles domestic flights and connects travelers to the city’s commercial center for tourists.
4 Mercado Negro
Marketplace
6 Uyuni Airport
Gateway to Salar de Uyuni’s turquoise plains
Serving Uyuni and surrounding salt flats, this airport offers flights from major South American hubs. Its runway accommodates large aircraft despite high altitude, making it a key gateway for tourists exploring Bolivia’s unique landscapes.
3 La Paz
Where Altitude Meets Adventure and Culture
6.6
Capital city perched on a high plateau, La Paz offers dramatic mountain views and vibrant markets. The unique blend of colonial architecture and modern infrastructure creates an energetic atmosphere, while nearby valleys provide access to world‑class trekking routes.
Highlights:
  • 🌙 Visit Valle de la Luna for surreal rock formations
  • 🧙‍♀️ Explore the Witches' Market for unique local crafts
  • 🚡 Ride the Mi Teleférico cable car for breathtaking city views
2 Cordillera Real
Mountain
3 Provincia Sud Yungas
Place
6 Camino Antiguo a Nor Yungas
POI
7 Amazon Rainforest
Lush canopy teeming with untamed wildlife wonders
This vast South American region spans from the Andes to the Amazon, featuring diverse landscapes, rich cultures and iconic cities like Lima, Bogotá and Quito that blend history with vibrant modern life.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Take a boat trip on the Rio Negro, spot pink dolphins
  • 🏕️ Camp overnight in a jungle lodge, stargaze above trees
  • 🪂 Explore the canopy via guided zip‑line tours
7 El Alto International Airport
World’s Highest Gateway to the Andes
Serving La Paz and surrounding highlands, El Alto International Airport sits at 4,061 meters above sea level, offering flights to major South American hubs while providing a unique altitude experience for travelers.
5 good spot in market for hiking boots. 100-150
Shop
6 Calle Sagárnaga
POI
7 Mercado Lanza
Marketplace
8 Mercado Rodriguez
Marketplace
8 Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
Gateway to Andean skies and adventure
Serving La Paz’s high‑altitude region, this airport sits at 12,000 feet and handles domestic flights to Cochabamba and Santa Cruz. Its single asphalt runway supports regional airlines and cargo operations amid rugged Andes scenery.
9 Riberalta Airport
Gateway to Amazonian adventures and local culture
Regional airport serving the city of Riberalta and surrounding Amazonian communities. It features a single asphalt runway, basic passenger facilities and connects to La Paz and Santa Cruz via scheduled flights.
10 Rurrenabaque Airport
Gateway to Amazonian adventures and wildlife
A regional airport serving Bolivia's lowland Amazon region, Rurrenabaque Airport connects travelers to nearby national parks and wildlife reserves. The facility offers basic services and regular flights from La Paz.
8 Madidi National Park
National Park
4 Rurrenabaque
POI
11 Captain Aníbal Arab Airport
Gateway to Andean skies and vibrant culture
Serving La Paz and surrounding highlands, this airport sits at 12,500 feet above sea level. It handles domestic flights and connects to regional hubs, offering essential air transport for the Andes region.
12 Guayaramerín Airport
Gateway to Amazonian adventures and local culture
Regional airport serving the town of Guayaramerín in Bolivia's Beni Department. It features a single asphalt runway and basic facilities, connecting remote communities to larger hubs via domestic flights and year‑round.
4 Tiwanaku
Ancient pre-Incan civilization's mysterious ruins
6.5
A high‑altitude archaeological site in Bolivia’s dry plateau, Tiwanaku showcases monumental stone architecture and intricate bas-reliefs that reveal a sophisticated pre‑Inca culture. The ruins sit beside the caldera lake of Titicaca, offering dramatic desert scenery.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Visit the Semi-Subterranean Temple with its carved stone faces
  • 🗻 Climb the Akapana pyramid, a terraced ceremonial platform
  • ⛩️ Explore the ancient Gateway of the Sun carved from stone
9 Lake Titicaca (Peruvian sector)
Nature Reserve
10 Nevado Sajama
Volcano
5 Sajama National Park
National Park
6 Sorata
Village
7 Boletería S.A. Tiwanaku (Ticket Office for Ruins)
Ticket Shop
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