La Paz, Bolivia. The highest city in the world with an elevation reaching just under 12,000 feet. Resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau, it’s a gritty city filled with extreme geography, chaotic streets, bustling markets, and peaceful plazas. It’s a place that will flood your senses and literally take your breath away. Filled with both…
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What You Should Know Before Visiting Salar De Uyuni
What is the Salar de Uyuni? Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world and is located in the southwest region of Bolivia. You may have seen mind-bending photos of the flats on social media or have been introduced to it in movies such as Star Wars, but what else should you…
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Surviving Death Road in Bolivia
Western Bolivia’s North Yungas Road was dubbed the “Death Road,” after consistently claiming a top spot on lists of the world’s most dangerous highways. Connecting La Paz to the low-lying region of Yungas, the road traverses through the mighty Cordillera Oriental mountain chain. Linking the Bolivian Capital to the Amazonian rainforest, it was cut in…