Located in central South America, Bolivia is a landlocked
country that has quite a few natural and man-made attractions
that cause people from all over the world to travel there. In
the ancient world, the area was part of the mighty Inca empire,
which means there are plenty of ruins and ancient structures to
explore if you're into that sort of thing. Beyond the adventure
aspect, there are many other things to do in this country. While
it may be landlocked and away from the oceans, it still has
plenty to do and see.
The Andes mountains are the highest in the world (outside of
Asia), making them a favored destination for adventurous
travelers. Related, Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the
world, and was at one time home to a pre-Inca nation of people,
one of the oldest civilizations in the world. as you might
imagine, things at these heights can get a little dangerous. As
such, the Yungas Road - one of the most dangerous roads in the
entire world - attracts thrill seekers every year. If excitement
and adventure are must-have things in your travels, Bolivia can
deliver in this respect.
On the other hand, if you're more of a city person, you're still
going to find plenty to do. Potosí is the highest city in the
world, and is a World Heritage Site. In the 16th and 17th
centuries, the Spanish Monarchy mined more than 45,000 tons of
silver from the area, and yet the area is still full of riches.
For example, there's the Madidi National Park, which has part of
the Amazon river basin and is one of the most biologically
diverse areas on the planet. If you're into nature and wildlife,
there are few better places to see them. Many people travel to
this area just for this reason - shooting with cameras instead
of guns.
Bolivia Fun Facts
La Paz, Bolivia is home to
the world's highest golf course at 13,287 feet above sea
level.
Lake Titicaca is the
highest lake in the world. In 2000, ancient ruins were found
at the bottom of the lake that belonged to a pre-Inca empire.
Bolivia also has some of
the world's highest vineyards.
Salar de Uyuni contains
over 10 billions tons of salt.
In 1987, Boliva became the
first country to trade some it land to take care of some
national debt. The land was used as a nature preserve.
Bolivia isn't the first country that pops to mind when most
people think about South America, but the country has quite a
bit to offer when you look closely. From the Andes mountains to
the Amazon river, nature lovers are going to love what they see.
In fact, Bolivia actually traded some of its national debt for
land that could be preserved, meaning generations to come will
be able to experience the raw, primal beauty of the land. If
you're ready for a little adventure - or a huge, life changing
adventure - the country of Bolivia should be the X that marks
the spot on the map of your dream vacation.
