Five Things to Do in Cochabamba
Updated in July 2024 For those visiting Bolivia, Cochabamba is typically not on the itinerary. Though we were only in the city for a short amount of time, we found it to be quite wonderful. There are lots of amazing…
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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 really admire the value placed on spending time with family in Bolivian culture. We were staying at…
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 Christ in the world and can be found looking over…
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 saw or what we had heard. Between the thousands of…
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 contrast from the rest of the country. This city is…
A Day in the Botanical Gardens of Santa Cruz, Bolivia
It was Valentine’s Day, and walking through the botanical gardens of Santa Cruz was the perfect way for us to spend it. Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the Amazon Rainforest, and walking around the botanical gardens is…
La Paz City Guide: Know Before You Go
La Paz is a popular place among visitors as it serves as a hub for many when traveling in Bolivia. During our three months in Bolivia, we found ourselves in La Paz often, and we came to love this unique…
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. At the time of our visit, there was very little certainty on how to find the three waterfalls. We found some information…
Coroico, Bolivia: A City Guide
Coroico is a popular getaway spot for those living in La Paz. And although it is often overlooked by foreigners who mostly only end up here for a short time at the end of the Death Road tour, we definitely…
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 great day in nature, and the trail can be reached…
Uyuni City Guide: The Gateway to the Salt Flats
If you find yourself in Uyuni, chances are you’re planning on seeing the incredible salt flats that lie just beyond the town. We’re going to be honest right off the bat and say that we wouldn’t have gone out of…
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 the most unique and beautiful views we have seen. In…