Samaipata: A Guide to a Quiet Bolivian Jungle Town
Samaipata was a much needed breath of fresh air after time in the bustling city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. As a gateway to many jungle adventures in Amboro…
Amboró National Park: Giant Fern Excursion
The Amazon Rainforest holds an unimaginable amount of wildlife, and people travel from near and far to get a glimpse of it. When people think of the Amazon, Peru and…
Five Things to Do in Cochabamba
For those visiting Bolivia, Cochabamba is not a popular stop. In fact, many foreigners have never heard of it. Though we were only in Cochabamba for a short amount of…
Parque de la Familia in Cochabamba: Aguas Danzantes Show
As the sun drops lower in the sky, families gather at Parque de la Familia in Cochabamba to spend an evening together. We came to admire the strong family values…
Visiting Cristo de la Concordia in Cochabamba, Bolivia
In many South American cities, you may see a white Cristo, or Christ, statue perched high up on a hill. Cristo de la Concordia is the second largest statue of…
Carnival in Bolivia: Our Celebration Experience
We’ll start off by saying that Carnival in Bolivia was like nothing we had imagined. We weren’t really sure what to expect, but it wasn’t quite like the pictures we…
Santa Cruz De La Sierra: A City Guide
Santa Cruz De La Sierra is unlike any other city we visited in Bolivia. The weather is significantly warmer, the elevation is substantially lower, and the culture is a stark…
A Day in the Botanical Gardens of Santa Cruz, Bolivia
It was Valentine’s Day, and walking through the botanical gardens of Santa Cruz, Bolivia was the perfect way to spend it. Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the…
La Paz City Guide: Know Before You Go
La Paz is a popular place for visitors as it serves as a hub for many when traveling in Bolivia. During our three months in Bolivia, we found ourselves in…
Coroico Cascadas: Chasing Waterfalls in Bolivia’s Jungles
We woke up to a heavy rain, but it didn’t deter our mission to find the Coroico Cascadas. There was very little certainty on how to find the three waterfalls.…