| Who would have guessed that one of the | | | | a ride on the dugout canoe as they cross the |
| poorest countries in South America has the | | | | river in Rurrenabaque. The rainforest and |
| rich and exciting destination of the vastly | | | | pampas are abundant in wildlife. There are |
| differing Amazonian and Andean landscapes and | | | | anacondas, capybaras, monkeys, turtles, |
| the remnants of mysterious ancient | | | | macaws, caymans, piranhas, and the beautiful |
| civilization? This is the destination for | | | | pink dolphins. There are also a plenty of |
| people who are looking for untamed traditions | | | | birds life to be seen and heard. |
| and beliefs because 50% of the population | | | | |
| maintains their traditional values and | | | | For tourists looking for a photographer's |
| belief. | | | | delight, Salar de Uyuni must be the place to |
| | | | stay. It is the world's largest salt desert |
| One of the popular attractions of Bolivia is | | | | set in elevation of 11, 970 ft and filled |
| the Lake Titicaca located in La Paz. The lake | | | | with an estimated 10 billion tons of salt. It |
| is regarded as the highest lake with a depth | | | | is considered as one of the most spectacular |
| of 12, 580ft and which covers 3,861 square | | | | natural attractions in Bolivia. It is a |
| miles. This lake is attributed to its | | | | superb landscape combining salt pans, |
| majestic roots. Around the lake there are two | | | | wind-eroded rock formations, and wandering |
| major islands, the Islas del Sol and Isla de | | | | llamas in a completely unspoilt region. At |
| la Luna, which are in high regard as they are | | | | the center lies the Isla de Pescadores, it is |
| the mythical sites of the creation of the | | | | a landmass appearing as a mountain out of the |
| Inca people. | | | | white nothingness. In Sala de Uyumi, there |
| | | | are plenty of other marvellous sites such as |
| According to legend, the Sun God sent his son | | | | the Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde. These |
| and daughter to earth to improve the way of | | | | lakes are homes to flamingos and are |
| life of the Andean people, and so they | | | | surrounded by extinct volcanoes. Also |
| descended unto Islas Del Sol and founded the | | | | surrounding them are bubbling mud pools. |
| Inca Empire. There are stunning views across | | | | |
| the lake to the snow-capped peaks of the | | | | There is also Bolivia's famous museum, the |
| Andean range. The islands themselves are | | | | Casa Real De Moneda. It was originally the |
| incredibly picturesque. | | | | Royal Mint House, where the colonial Spanish |
| | | | transformed the silver from the mines into |
| Tourists can see fishermen sail by on | | | | coins. It is one of Bolivia's best museums |
| handmade reed boats. Present on the lake | | | | that explain the history of silver production |
| shore are the llamas and alpacas herded along | | | | and its influence. Aside from silver coins, |
| the mountain paths to villages scattered on | | | | they also display restored presses and wooden |
| the hillsides. Along the way, there are a few | | | | minting machines, coins and coin stamps and |
| Inca ruins, among them the Sun Temple and the | | | | religious art. |
| Chincana complex on Isla Del Sol and the Inca | | | | |
| stairways. | | | | The other must see attraction is the Mercado |
| | | | de Brujas or the Withches Market. It is one |
| Another big attraction of Bolivia is the | | | | of the most bizarre markets in the world. |
| Rurrenabaque, the starting point for a trip | | | | Merchandise sold here are fairly odd, things |
| to the Amazonian pampas and jungle. This is | | | | such as herbs and remedies used in any |
| suitable for lovers of nature and wildlife. | | | | traditions to potions, charms, and dried |
| It is considered the loveliest of the | | | | llama foetuses. Available also are the Andean |
| Bolivian lowland villages. Tourists can have | | | | art and handicrafts. |