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…
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…
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.…
Cerro Uchumachi: Hiking High Above Coroico
There are many adventures to be had directly from Coroico, making this little town a great place to spend some time exploring the jungle. Climbing Uchumachi peak makes for a…
Salar de Uyuni: Touring Bolivia’s Deserts
Dry and desolate deserts cover the southwestern corner of Bolivia. At first glance, it may seem like a vast stretch of nothingness. But this area is home to some of…
7 of Our Wildest South America Bus Stories
Many people have asked us if we ever felt threatened or unsafe during our year in South America. The truth is, the only times we ever felt unsafe were on…
7 Things to do in La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is often treated as a layover destination on the way to some of the country’s more popular spots. For us, it was a…