Attractions in Bolivia

Torre de la Compañía de Jesús

This ornate stone bell tower is the only remnant of a Jesuit church and one of the most important symbols of the silver city of Potosí.

Mercado La Cancha

One of the largest and most chaotic open-air markets in South America in Cochabamba, where you can find everything from clothes to fresh produce.

Puente Trillizos

A set of three modern cable-stayed bridges in La Paz that connect different parts of the rugged city.

Mirador Killi Killi

A strategically located viewpoint on a hill that offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of La Paz and Mount Illimani.

Plaza 24 de Septiembre

The lively main square of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a tropical hub full of palm trees, relaxed locals, and historical buildings.

Catedral de Potosí

An imposing neoclassical cathedral in the historic center of the old mining town of Potosí, whose towers dominate the cityscape.

Monumento a Eduardo Abaroa

A monument on the plaza of the same name in La Paz, dedicated to the Bolivian national hero Eduardo Abaroa from the War of the Pacific.

Iglesia de San Lorenzo de Carangas

One of Potosí's most masterful churches, featuring an incredibly detailed carved stone portal facade in the mestizo baroque style.

Santuario de la Virgen del Socavón

An important religious shrine in Oruro, dedicated to the patron saint of miners and the destination of the famous Oruro Carnival.

Mercado de las Brujas

The fascinating Witches' Market in La Paz is full of traditional remedies, amulets, and spiritual offerings for Pachamama.

Misión Jesuítica de Concepción

One of the best-restored Jesuit missions in Bolivia, showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of the native Chiquitano people.

Estadio Hernando Siles

One of the highest professional football stadiums in the world, where the Bolivian national team plays its home matches.

Convento de San Felipe Neri

A former convent in Sucre with magnificent neoclassical courtyards and a sprawling terracotta roof that you can walk on.

Misión Jesuítica de San Javier

The first of the famous Jesuit missions in the Chiquitania, known for its beautiful wood carving and musical tradition.

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Copacabana

A white, Moorish-style pilgrimage church on Lake Titicaca that houses the famous wooden statue of the Virgin of Copacabana.

Cementerio de Trenes

A surreal open-air museum near Uyuni where dozens of rusted 19th-century British steam locomotives are left to decay.

Iglesia de Curahuara de Carangas

A colonial church on the Altiplano, called the Sistine Chapel of the Andes due to its well-preserved frescoes.

Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Paz

The neoclassical cathedral on Plaza Murillo impresses with its steep stairs and magnificent dome.

Obelisco de La Paz

A historic monument in the middle of La Paz's traffic center, serving as an important landmark in the city.

Estación Central Mi Teleférico

The main station of the spectacular cable car network in La Paz, which was formerly the city's old central train station.

Catedral de San Lorenzo

The main church of Santa Cruz de la Sierra impresses with its striking brick facade and wooden interiors.

Basílica de San Francisco

Exquisite Catholic basilica in La Paz showcasing a unique blend of Baroque and indigenous art.

Iglesia de la Recoleta

A picturesque Franciscan monastery on a hill that offers the best panoramic view of the white city of Sucre.

Cristo de la Concordia

Colossal statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Cochabamba from the top of San Pedro Hill.

Catedral Metropolitana de Sucre

The principal cathedral of Sucre, known for its clock tower and impressive religious museum.

Plaza Murillo

The central square of La Paz and the historical heart of Bolivian politics and government.

Convento de Santa Teresa

Historic colonial convent in Cochabamba featuring a unique circular church and peaceful cloisters.

Nature

Lake Poopó

Lake Poopó was once Bolivia's second-largest lake but has largely dried up due to climate change and water diversion.

Laguna Colorada

Laguna Colorada is a shallow, red salt lake in southwestern Bolivia and a vital habitat for James's flamingos.

Salar de Uyuni

Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat and harbors a large portion of the world's lithium reserves.

Laguna Blanca

Laguna Blanca is a whitish salt lake separated from the neighboring Laguna Verde by only a narrow corridor.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is situated at 3,812 meters and is considered the highest commercially navigable body of water in the world.

Uru Uru Lake

Uru Uru Lake is a shallow lake near Oruro, fed by the Desaguadero River.

Serranía de Iñao

The Serranía de Iñao is a national park and mountainous region in Chuquisaca, characterized by pristine forests and steep slopes.

Serranía del Aguaragüe

The Serranía del Aguaragüe is a sub-Andean mountain range important for the local ecosystem and as a water reservoir.

Cerro Rico

Cerro Rico (Rich Mountain) towers over the city of Potosí and was one of the world's largest sources of silver for centuries.

Cordillera de Lípez

The Cordillera de Lípez in southwestern Bolivia offers a rugged, extreme volcanic landscape with unique colored lagoons.

Apolobamba Mountain Range

The Apolobamba Mountain Range is a heavily glaciated range and an important refuge for Andean condors and vicuñas.

Ollagüe Volcano

The active Ollagüe volcano is located in the Andes and is characterized by constant fumarole activity near the summit.

Licancabur

Licancabur is a highly symmetrical stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile, featuring a summit crater lake.

Tunupa Volcano

The imposing Tunupa Volcano towers over the northern edge of the Salar de Uyuni and is a sacred mountain for the local people.

Cerro Zapaleri

Cerro Zapaleri is a volcanic mountain that marks the tripoint between Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

Cerro Guayaques

Cerro Guayaques is a volcanic complex on the border with Chile, whose lava flows shape the rugged desert landscape.

Chacaltaya

Chacaltaya was once the highest ski resort in the world before its glacier completely melted in 2009.

Acotango

Acotango is a prominent volcano in the Quimsachata Cordillera, known for old sulfur mines on its slopes.

Uturuncu

Uturuncu is the highest mountain in southwestern Bolivia and a semi-dormant stratovolcano that is slowly uplifting.

More highlights

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Monument to the Heroines of Coronilla

A historical monument on San Sebastián Hill in Cochabamba, honoring the brave women who fought against Spanish troops during the War of Independence.

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Castle of La Glorieta

An eccentric, fairytale castle near Sucre, built in the late 19th century, featuring an eclectic mix of various architectural styles.

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Bolivian Pantanal

One of the most pristine sections of the world's largest wetland, supporting massive populations of water birds, anacondas, and otters.

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Machía Park

Run by the Inti Wara Yassi community, this jungle refuge rehabilitates mistreated monkeys and allows them to roam freely in the forest.