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Andes and Altiplano Regions of Bolivia

Tourism, sightseeing, geography, sports and recreation and practical facts.
Bike Ride on the World's Most Dangerous Road
Called the world's most dangerous road, the route between La Paz and the small village of Coroico in the Yungas is a narrow, dirt track that has claimed thousands of lives since it was first built. A modern highway is scheduled to replace the road which is a favorite with thrill seeking bicyclists. Enjoy this bike ride with them.
Tour Tiwanaku, Bolivia - Photo Gallery
Tiwanaku, also known as Tiahuanacu, is the site of the remaining ruins of the pre-Incan ancient Tiwanaku agrarian civilization. Located near Lake Titicaca, the archaeological site is not yet completely excavated, but the visible ruins make a pleasant and rewarding day trip from La Paz, the capital of Bolivia.
About Bolivia
Overview from excite.
Academia Latinoamericana-Bolivia
Learn Spanish in Sucre with this Spanish Abroad program. The web site has information about the city, nice photos and cultural facts.
Bolivia Web's Snapshots / Chuquisaca - Sucre
Click on the thumbnail for larger pictures.
Bolivian Association of Youth Hostels
Addresses and descriptions of hostels in Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.
Chacaltaya
Review of the facilities and dangers of skiing here.
Chipaya, high plains farmers of Bolivia
Photos and descriptions about the town and the culture.
Dinosaurs
Argentina, Bolivia and Southern Brazil are rich in fossil finds.
Hostal de Su Merced
Located in an ancient colonial XVIII century house in Sucre.
Hotel Listing
Addresses and info for hotels in La Paz Lake Titicaca Copacabana and other cities in the La Paz area.
La Cumbre near La Paz, Bolivia
Photos, birdidng information and maps, plus links to more birding locations in Bolivia.
Lake Titicaca Highlights
Hydrofoil tours exploring the cultural and archaelogical significance of the lake.
Lake Titicaca
Photos of the lake and description of the terraces leading out of the lake.
Madness Adventures in Peru and Bolivia
"The pioneers of Adventure Tourism in Bolivia.We are constantly pushing the boundaries; you can trust that the services we provide are personalized, safe and always with a sense of adventure." Biking, trekking and rafting are some of the adventures offered.
Map
From the National Geographic Society.
On the Bolivian Trail of Che - Vallegrande
A Boostnall account of a traveler's visit to the small town where Che Guevara was secretly buried after his execution.
Parque Nacional Sajama
Description, location, climate, directions, flora, fauna, archaeology and more about the park. In Spanish.
Photographs of Potosi
Thumbnail sketches from Fototrek about this silver mining area.
Portales Hotel
Award winning hotel in Cochabamba.
Sajama
Climbing information, routes and requirements, for Bolivia's highest mountain, located in Sajama National Park.
Teatro de los Andes
Bolivian theater group based in Sucre performs the classics, folklore, improv and more in Bolivia and abroad.
The Kota Mama Expedition Phase Two Reports
Photos and reports from the group examining the possibility of early trading links between South America and Africa and encouraging support for Bolivian archaeology.
Things to See and Do
Suggestions about attractions food drink and more from leisureplanet.com.
Weather
Current, forecast and moon phase from Weather Underground.
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