Bolivia

The country is known for its breathtaking mountain landscapes of the Andes and the Amazon rainforest with its biodiversity. Unique nature characterizes this country, such as the Salar de Uyuni or Lake Titicaca, for which Bolivia even has its own navy.

Why travel to Bolivia?

Bolivia offers impressive and varied landscapes. In the rainforest there is a rich flora to discover as well as animals that you can listen to day and night. The Andes region convinces with beautiful and picturesque mountain landscapes. Here is also the largest salt desert in the world, surrounded by breathtaking lagoons, volcanoes and a starry sky, as you have never seen before. Following in the footsteps of an advanced civilization, the ruined site of Tiwanaku takes you back to a time far before that of the Incas. Immerse yourself in a world of untouched and unique nature and get to know the most pristine country in South America.

Food

Potatoes, rice, corn, beans, quinoa, chicken and soups characterize Bolivian cuisine. Since the origin of the potato is in the high Andes, there are about 200 different varieties in Bolivia. A traditional soup is the "Sopa de Maní", a Bolivian peanut soup. Street food often includes tucumana, a variation of empanadas filled with chicken or vegetables.

Culture

Bolivian culture is characterized by many influences. Past advanced civilizations were the Tiwanaku and the Inca. This history is reflected in the colorful and patterned clothing made from llama, alpaca and vicuna skins. Colonization brought other aspects such as the Spanish language and Christianity.

People

The people of Bolivia are very proud of their origins and roots. Over 50 % of the population belong to indigenous tribes, including mainly Quechua and Aymara, whose languages are still spoken today.

Nature

The country is characterized by the mountainous landscapes of the Andes with an altitude of over 6,500 meters. It is home to the highest navigable lake on earth, as well as wet savannahs and rainforest areas. Due to this diversity of climatic zones, there is a rich variety of flora and fauna.

National language of Bolivia

Spanish

Bolivia currency

Boliviano (BOB) (1 EUR ≈ 7.40 BOB)

How do I say thank you in Bolivia?

Gracias!

Bolivia Time Zone

The time difference from Central Europe is -5 hours

Best time to travel to Bolivia

May - October

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