The Altiplano is a vast high plateau in South America, sitting roughly between 3,500 and 4,800 meters above sea level. It spans mainly Bolivia, northern Peru, northern Chile and, to a lesser extent, northwestern Argentina. It’s one of the highest …
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Bolivia
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.
Licancabur: a two-and-a-half-year dream of climbing an Altiplano icon
About two and a half years ago, we drove from Argentina into Chile via Paso de Jama. On the Chilean side, the monumental bulk of Licancabur suddenly loomed to our right. The sight of this “monster” stopped me in my …
Chorro de San Luis Waterfall: an unassuming cascade near Roboré, Bolivia
During our stay in San José de Chiquitos in eastern Bolivia, I headed over to Roboré on a side trip. Roboré sits about 132 kilometers south of San José de Chiquitos, reached via the main RN 4. The town makes …
Viru Viru Airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia: our experience traveling with Ibo
We flew into Viru Viru Airport near Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Asunción with our dog, Ibo. It was a direct flight of roughly two hours, so the journey itself was short and with no layovers. Ibo traveled again …