Bolivia Travel Articles

I’ve been up the mountain and I had a choice – Huayna Potosi, Bolivia

Huayna Potosi, a 6088m mountain 15 miles or so north of Bolivia's capital La Paz is often described as the 'most accessible' of any 6000m+ mountain. Michael Bonnet put this theory to the test and found it anything but accessible.

The Witches’ Market – La Paz, Bolivia

Walk The Witches' Market with Thomas Carroll in La Paz, Bolivia as he and his
wife shop for some strange items.

Bolivia by Boat – South America

Traveling down Bolivia's Rio Mamore, the remote landscape makes its presence felt and it tested Tom Dibblee's patience.

Lake Titicaca Tour – Peru, Bolivia, South America

Adam Jeffries Schwartz visits the islands in Lake Titicaca, and finds a complex mix of culture.

Salar de Uyuni – Bolivia, South America

Adam Jeffries Schwartz finds out that salt can be more than salt.

Buses in Bolivia – Bolivia, South America

Take a few buses through Bolivia with Adam Jeffries Schwartz.

Bolivia on a Bus – Bolivia, South America

Adam Jeffries Schwartz finds that in Bolivia, on buses, surprising things can happen.

Accidental People Smuggling in Paraguay – Paraguay, South America

Problems with border controls are familiar to most backpackers worldwide. Kristen Mahan works through the complexity of Paraguayan border control

Cerro Rico: Come Strike it Rich at Rich Mountain – Potosi, Bolivia, South America

After visiting the mines where thousands of Bolivian miners try to strike it rich every day, Roy Jones is convinced it is one of the worst jobs in the world.

A Game of Chicken with Gravity – La Paz, Bolivia, South America

Andrew McIvor decides to throw caution to the wind along with a $2,500 mountain bike down the world´s most dangerous road. This is what happened.