Get lost!
Get lost!
Field-tested notes for traveling Bolivia through its vast, remote regions: realistic road-trip guides, fuel and distance planning, and what altitude and terrain demand.
From the Altiplano and Uyuni to small towns, craters and hot springs, expect practical routes, detours, and lessons learned—sometimes with a dog along for the ride.
Say “Andes,” and most people picture extreme heights, snow and thin air. The reality is far more complex. The Andes aren’t a single, uniform massif—their elevation, character and visual impact change dramatically from north to south. And, more intriguingly, how …
For most travelers, Uyuni is the gateway to the salt flats and an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the most iconic landscapes of southern Bolivia. This itinerary focuses on the region’s classics—colorful lagoons teeming with flamingos, dramatic volcanic scenery, hot …
Everyone has heard of Uyuni, the jumping-off point for the world‑famous salt flats of Salar de Uyuni. Most travelers drop in for a quick look and move on. But there’s another way to do it. This itinerary is designed to …
Bolivia isn’t just the Altiplano, its high plateaus, and snow-capped Andean peaks. In the east, the land softens into the warmer, greener, far flatter region known as the Chiquitania. Here, just outside the small town of Roboré in the Santa …
After a day on the endless Uyuni salt flats, we head out in the morning from our hotel near the village of Coqueza for another adventure. The plan: drive as close as we can to Tunupa Volcano, then continue on …
The Salar de Uyuni salt flats are among Bolivia’s most iconic sights and, for many, the main reason to come to this corner of the world. We didn’t want to miss this travel hotspot either — even with Ibo along …
After two intense weeks on the Altiplano, we’ve had our fill of cold, wind, and thin air. The plan is simple: drop to a lower elevation where it’s warmer, greener, and hopefully a touch more comfortable. Sounds perfect, right? With …
Trip date: Late July 2025 Introduction Codo de los Andes is an impressive trekking destination in Bolivia’s Eastern Andes. Its name means “the elbow of the Andes”—a nod to the sharp bend in the range that frames sweeping panoramas. We …
After a grueling haul from Laguna Salada, we’re finally settled into the warm, spacious dining room of our guesthouse in Quetena Chico. A few hours ago, sunshine kept this space cozy; now, in the chilly evening, a small stove in …
Traveling the Altiplano often takes you into areas where you can’t rely on infrastructure or quick help. Most of the time everything feels straightforward, but when things go sideways, it’s the basic items you have in the car that make …