The Rough Guide to Bolivia

Practical travel guide to Bolivia featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Bolivia. The Rough Guide to Bolivia also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Bolivia, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Bolivia covers: La Paz; Oruro; Potosí; Sucre; Cochabamba; Santa Cruz; and Rurrenabaque. Attractions include: Mercado de Hechicería; Tiwanaku; Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol; Coroico and the "Death Road"; the Inca Trails; Salar de Uyuni; Reserva de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa; the Che Guevara Trail; the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos; Parque Nacional Madidi and the Amazon.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selection for every kind of trip to Bolivia, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Salar de Uyuni to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tiwanaku or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Parque Nacional Madidi.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Bolivia entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Bolivia give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for mountain climbing or swimming alongside pink river dolphins.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Coroico, Rurrenabaque, Trinidad and Oruro's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Bolivia, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Bolivia, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Bolivia, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Isla del Sol and the spectacular Isla del Pescado.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in La Paz, Sucre and many more locations in Bolivia, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.