Bolivia: Top 5 Tourist Spots You Absolutely Must Visit When in the South American Country

Bolivia is a country of contrasts, from the tropical jungles of the Amazon to deserts to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes mountain. When it comes to tourism, Bolivia is definitely a country with plenty of beautiful tourist spots to go to and things to do.

Like most South American countries, Bolivia was also under Spanish rule. However, Lonely Planet reported that the country has South America's largest percentage of indigenous people. This means that Bolivia is culturally diverse, from parades to indigenous rituals to paragliding.

5 Tourist Spots to Visit in Bolivia

Bolivia has plenty to offer, especially in tourist spots. Here are five places that tourists must visit if ever they decide to make a trip to the country.

Uyuni Salt Flats

According to National Geographic, the Uyuni Salt Flats, also known as the Salar de Uyuni, is considered "one of the most extreme and remarkable vistas in all of South America, if not Earth." It covers over 4,050 square miles and is considered the largest salt flat in the world. It used to be a prehistoric lake but evaporated ages ago, leaving behind a vast plain of salt.

While this is impressive, there is an event once a year, when nearby lakes overflow creating a thin layer of water above the salt flats. This transforms Uyuni into a stunning reflection of the sky.

Kaa Iya National Park

If you want to see wild animals in their natural habitats, then the Kaa Iya National Park may be the place to go. It is known for jaguar spotting, with an estimated 1,000 of these big cats living in the park. According to Bolivian Life, it is also home to hundreds of species of other animals, including caimans and tapirs.

Yungas Road

Bolivia is infamous for having dangerous roads where one wrong turn can result in vehicles flying off a dangerous cliff. Yungas Road is the most infamous of them, having been featured in various documentaries and reality shows. Drivers all around the world take on the challenge of riding this dangerous road, seeking the thrill of trying to survive what has been dubbed by some as "the deadliest road on Earth."

Tiwanaku

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a pre-Columbian city named after what may be the most important civilizations in South America before the Inca Empire even began. It is also considered one of the oldest and highest urban cities ever built, with its ruins boasting impressive architectural structures from an ancient lost civilization.

Tarija Wine Region

Tarija is a small Bolivian town producing some of South America's finest wines. It boasts a Mediterranean climate, making it an ideal location for winemaking, If you are a foodie and want to go on a food trip, Tarija is a must-visit.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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