Bolivia

Bolivia

The peaks of the Andes, the vast Altiplano at over 3,000 m, Lake Titicaca, the cradle of pre-Columbian civilizations, vertical drop to the Amazon rainforest, the vast pampas of Bolivia are a mosaic of landscapes breathtaking, but also to various Indian populations living well identities.

Physical but a popular destination, which will delight fans of the great outdoors and authentic civilizations.
peoples
The Bolivian population consists mostly of Amerindian ethnic groups: Quechua and Aymara, Panos Chipayas, Araucos, Chapacuras, Guarani ... Most kept intact their lifestyles, traditions and customs. Ancient religions - worship the sun, the Pachamama ... - and even magic are still alive. The meeting of these people was a real culture shock.

Take the precaution of asking permission before taking a picture of a person. Be respectful of traditions, culture and religion.
Know that rural Indian populations face serious economic difficulties and are concentrated in the cities with the usual social consequences that can not simply be hidden under the colorful traditional costumes ...
Weather / When to go

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Passport / Visa / Formalities

A valid passport is sufficient to enter Bolivia. Ask the cachet worth residence permit 30 days on arrival in the country.
transport

Airports
Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz airport hosts many international flights. It is located 16 km from the city.

Count 8 euros by taxi to rally downtown. A bus service runs between 6 am and 20 pm.
General
Good to know: it is cheaper to arrive by plane in neighboring countries - Argentina, Colombia and Peru - and enter Bolivia by road.
taxis
Most convenient for getting around the city is the taxicab, recognizable by its sign on the roof, which includes the phone number of his company. The fare is 0.60 euros for 1-4 passengers.

Feel free to call from your hotel or restaurant. Prefer these to the radio taxis "taxis" certainly less "expensive", but often denounced as accomplices in theft attempts by so-called "police".