Tourism in Bolivia

 The Copacabana sanctuary is located 154 km from the city of La Paz. There are different ways to get to this place by public transport. The first is from the La Paz bus terminal, where buses from the companies Manco Kapac and Diana Tours leave at 7 in the morning. The second is from a stop near the general cemetery where buses and minibuses leave from 5 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. Finally, tickets can be purchased at the El Alto interprovincial terminal, where buses and minibuses depart throughout the day. The trip is around three and a half hours, where you cross the plateau until you reach Tiquina on the shores of Lake Titicaca to cross the strait by boat and pontoon (service provided only during the day), continuing the last hour of journey to reach our destination. The first stop is the sanctuary of the Virgin of Copacabana, very popular with Catholics and faithful who come to listen to mass, leave flowers, light candles, bless movements, make promises and ask for fa...

 The Lomas de Arena Regional Park is located 12 km southeast of the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. To get to the Lomas de Arena you can take Av. Santos Dumont in the direction of Plan 4,000, follow the path that ends in the hills and walk a few kilometers to the dunes. You can also use public transport since bus 21 reaches this site. Upon entering, a fee of Bs 10 (1.5 USD) is paid. It covers an area of ​​more than 13,000 ha, of which 3,000 ha are sand distributed between dunes, savanna, hills and a main lagoon. It is recommended to visit on a sunny day with little wind, bring plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen and glasses. In the place there is a lot of wild fauna among which are badgers, foxes, monkeys, turtles, parabas, bats and many others. Among the activities that can be carried out in the Lomas de Arena are: Eco-trail: it runs through 5 km of sands and dunes that can be done on horseback or by carriage. Archaeological zone: in the place there are remains of the Chané cultu...

 The Bolivian government has decided to close the border crossings with Brazil for 7 days from zero hours on April 2, which may be extended according to the reports that are made at the end of the term. According to the decree promulgated, this measure responds to the increase in infections in border cities such as Guayaramerín and Puerto Quijarro , allows transit for three hours a day between both countries and allows for the partial or total closure of other border crossings if necessary. Likewise, the contracting of health insurance for non-residents and a negative PCR test with a maximum advance of 72 hours will be required to enter the national territory by any land, air or river means. Additionally, a 10-day quarantine will be necessary and another PCR test will be required on the seventh day.

 At the head of the French Alexis Dessard , on Saturday, March 27, the cleaning day was held in the train cemetery of the city of Uyuni, famous for the salt flat of the same name. Throughout the morning, more than a hundred people made up of volunteers, officials from the mayor's office and the military organized to give a new face to this tourist place. The initiative went viral through a video where the French tourist calls the population and its authorities to reflection to return its magical charm to the place and that all who go can better enjoy this place full of magic and history. From early in the morning, the Uyuni neighborhood council, the IV Loa Infantry Regiment and some other tourists concentrated in the place and it was the army band that started the activity with different tunes. In the afternoon, the place  fi nished totally clean, 2 tons of garbage were collected and the train cemetery awaits its visitors with a new face so that they are part of history and ...

 Known as the coffee capital of Bolivia, Caranavi is located 3 hours from the city of La Paz. The road runs through the summit that is more than 4000 meters (13100 ft) and then descend to 976 meters (3200 ft) high. With a tropical climate and on the banks of two rivers, this city has many tourist areas, typical food and customs to know. The tour begins at the Minasa terminal, in the Villa El Carmen neighbor (north of the city) where vehicles leave at all hours, as they wait for all seats to be sold to leave. Once the trip begins, it passes through the Incachaca dam, which provides water to various areas of the city to go up an asphalt road that borders the mountains. In the span of an hour, you will reach the summit (the highest place of the trip) at more than 4000meters (13100 ft) high to begin the descent and enter the Yungas of La Paz. In a few minutes more humidity is felt, the vegetation begins to become more exuberant and the climate becomes more temperate. Little by li...

 Due to the health emergency, this year the traditional fair of the Puchero, the Concertina and the Accordion will be held virtually on Sunday, February 7. The event will be broadcast on the official Facebook page of the GAM of Cochabamba and the dishes can be ordered at home by delivery. The traditional carnival ensembles will be entertaining during the morning accompanied by renowned personalities who every year bring out a smile with their verses and performances. The event has the support of different organizations, among which the Casa de la Cultura stands out.

 According to the new provisions of the United States government, passengers must meet the following requirements: 1. US citizens, legal permanent residents in the United States, citizens of another nationality with a valid visa for the United States and up-to-date documentation. 2. People who have been to China, Iran, the Schengen Area of ​​Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland or Brazil (14 days prior to the flight), will not be able to enter the United States. This restriction does not apply to US citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, and other categories of people. Likewise, as of January 26, 2021, passengers over the age of 2 who enter the United States by air must have a negative test result of a viral test (RT-PCR or antigen) performed within 3 days prior to your flight departure and provide written documentation of the laboratory test result to the airline. More information: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers....

 Amaszonas launches for the first time the single fare promotion to all its national destinations, an unprecedented campaign not only for the airline but also the first of its kind in the country. In what it called a commitment "to the reunion of families and their economy", the company is offering all its routes for Bs. 369 (53 USD) with flexible tickets, the possibility of choosing dates without exclusions, including seat selection and luggage in warehouse. Tickets can be purchased between May 17 to June 30, 2020, to be used from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The purchase can be made by all its means of communication to the client, that is, through its website www.amaszonas.com through its customer service line 901 105 500 and in its offices throughout the country.

 Our tour begins in the city of Cochabamba, where we will board a minibus that will take us to our destination. The stop is located on Republica Av and Vallegrande St where there are departures at all hours for Bs. 35 (5 USD). After three and a half hours, passing through beautiful landscapes with mountains of different colors, colorful towns and various rivers, we arrive at our destination where the adventure begins. This town is located at 2700 meters above sea level, has different types of accommodation, restaurants, a central market, pharmacies, nightclubs, among others. In the main square is the church of Toro Toro, a building made of stone, with many ornaments and that is almost always open. Also from this place you can better see the traditional architecture of the place, picturesque houses, colonial balconies and a lot of vegetation. The restaurants mainly serve typical dishes of the region, many with lamb, cheese, artisanal chorizo, chicha valluna and other local delicaci...

 This time the tour begins in the city of El Alto, more specifically in Ciudad Satélite, little by little we advance in line to buy the ticket at Bs. 3 (0.43 USD). Many people wait to see the entire city for the first time from a cabin. Once inside, the trip begins quickly and with a steep incline to the intermediate station on Av. Buenos Aires, as we descend, the topography becomes flatter and buildings and the Bolívar club complex begin to be seen in the distance. Crossing roofs and streets we arrive at the Sopocachi station where many people go up to go to the south by connecting with the green line. The trip continues while the triplet bridges are seen in the distance and at our feet the Av. Costanera and its typical winding to cover the slopes of the city. At Libertador station we easily change lines to go in one of the 167 cabins to Irpavi paying again Bs. 3 (0.43 USD) unless we use the card with which we will save Bs. 1 per person. This time the trip is calmer, there are not...

 Located on 'Cerro San Pedro' on the east side of the city of Cochabamba, is the second largest Christ in the world with 40.44 meters (132 ft) (34.20 m -112 ft- from the image and 6.24 m -20 ft- from the pedestal), only behind the Cristo Rey de Swiebodzin in Poland. Located at 2842 masl (9324 ft) it rises almost 300 meters (985 ft) above the city and can be seen from practically the entire city. Built in commemoration of the arrival of Pope John Paul II, it was inaugurated in 1994, after 7 years of construction by a private initiative of some citizens. The statue was conceived with open arms to ask the protection of Christ to the city and to remember the hospitality of the people of Cochabamba. There are many ways to get to this place, the most challenging way being to walk up the 1,399 steps from the slopes of the hill. Another way is through the cable car, very crowded on weekends, which has been in operation for more than a decade and allows you to see the city from another ...

  As it happened in previous years, Boliviana de Aviación once again offers almost 2x1 tickets. Until the 19th of this month you can buy tickets for domestic flights at super discounted prices. The best thing about this offer is that tickets can be purchased to be used until the end of June and through the official website www.boa.bo or through a tourism company. Second Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft from Boa Regional In addition to this offer , Boa recently launched a parallel airline called Boa Regional that will be in charge of joining destinations that are not so crowded with medium-sized aircraft such as the Bombardier CRJ 200. This is due to the high demand for flights between small cities in the Chaco and the East of the country added to the reduction of aircraft suffered by Military Air Transport for different reasons. Among these new destinations are the city of Potosí and Oruro. The service is expected to be extended to several non-capital cities in the eastern and Chaco ar...

 A few days ago La Paz was officially named one of the "seven wonder cities of the planet" by the well-known New 7 Wonders foundation. The city was chosen from among 1200 cities that virtually competed to receive the most votes in each of its phases. The wonderful city has a lot to show its visitors and adapts to all types of tourism. In it there are great architectural works such as the church-museum of San Francisco , museums that show pre-Hispanic cultures , the colonial life of the city, its folklore, the golden age of the railways, etc. There are also engineering works such as the 3 recently released cable cars that show an almost complete panorama of the city. If what you are looking for is adventure, there are packages where you can climb colorful mountains to the south of the city or from the roof of the Presidente hotel in the heart of the city, fly paragliding in Huajchilla , live the snowboarding experience in Quime (not in the city itself), down the road of deat...

 On October 15, the population of El Alto had the joy of knowing the prototype of the metropolitan transport that will place the city of El Alto as the third city in Bolivia to have its own and very particular service like La Paz and Santa Cruz. Sariri buses have three access doors, an elevator for people with disabilities, upholstered seats and the possibility of using personal cards and WiFi inside. Like the Puma Katari that transport hundreds of passengers per day in La Paz, El Alto prepares to make the trip to work or Sunday outings an event. The buses are blue to match the characteristic Alteño sky, on the outside it has Andean designs on both sides that evoke figures of condors and other Tiwanakotas. Inside, comfortable padded carbon fiber seats, spaces for disabled people and large windows to take a closer look at the peculiarities of this city.

 It's been a few months since the inauguration of the Mi Teleférico red line and a few less with the yellow line. Much was said about it about its safety, speed, cheap prices, rechargeable cards and the unique postcards that the city offers to passengers. Now it's time to show a little of what was said and seen in all this time, so let's get started. The red line begins at the former train station, a historic place in the city for both celebrations when the trains arrive for the first time in the city and others not as good as the farewell of the new soldiers to the Chaco. There is an intermediate stop behind the cemetery where you can see the different markets that La Paz has in its streets, the corridors and monuments in the general cemetery, the downtown buildings and the snow-capped mountains that take care of the hoyada at all hours. As the cabin moves away from the station you begin to see the real neighborhoods (colorful areas with gardens with flowers and a lot of ...

 The Fancesa Municipal Cretaceous Park emerged in 2004 thanks to the efforts of the Sucre's city council and Fancesa cement company, becoming the site with the largest number of dinosaur footprints on the planet. It is located at Km. 5 (3 mi) of the road to Cochabamba and very close to the Cal Orck'o cliff where dozens of footprints are stamped on a rock more than 110 meters (360 ft) high and 1000 meters (3280 ft) long. All this happened 68 million years ago when southern Bolivia was submerged in an inland sea that allowed dinosaurs to live close to the sea where they walked to drink water. Thus through the centuries these footsteps were consolidating to form the current rocks. Cal Orck'o In the park you can find fossils of the animals that lived in this region of South America, original size replicas of dinosaurs and other remains. The tours are carried out with specialist guides on the subject and you can also do bicycle rides tours. ■ The prices are accessible, the chea...

 Last Sunday the 28th version of Feicobol closed with fireworks and the presence of prominent people and other public figures, at the Alalay fairgrounds. This version was described as successful, which moved more money than last year and without a doubt also attracted more visitors. Although the reports will only be released on Wednesday, the preliminaries announce that at least 54.1 million dollars were moved in the fair and the business roundtable and more than 303 thousand people walked the streets of the fair in this ten days . In total, 1106 Bolivian and foreign companies participated, showing everything from the latest generation construction material to innovative Chinese vehicles that will just arrive on the Bolivian market. So far some companies have billed up to a million and a half dollars in sales and pre-sales, closing deals with companies from abroad and within.

Today at 9:00 p.m. the 28th version of Feicobol is inaugurated in a renovated fairground with a new food court, new pavilions distributed in more than 150,000 m2 of surface in which national and international exhibitors will show for 10 days (Thursday 28 April - Sunday May 8) its products, industries and benefits. Tickets are available to the population at a cost of Bs. 20 during the week and Bs. 30 on weekends because also musical groups and other artistic numbers are presented. The fair is located in the Alalay Fairground to the south of the lagoon of the same name on the Bolivia Circuit Av. Download the Official Program of Activities   Visits can be made: - Monday to Friday Hrs. 17:00 to 23:30 - Saturday, Sunday and holidays Hrs. 12:00 to 24:00

Villa Tunari is known for being the gateway to the tropical Chapare and Cochabamba.   To reach this city must descend from the mountains of Corani over 3600 meters (11800 ft) to reach 300 meters (984 ft), passing through the spurs of the Cordillera Oriental and many other places where nature remains intact.   With a population of 4000 inhabitants, Villa Tunari is established as an important city for tourism and trade. It is 166 km (104 mi) from Cochabamba and 312 km (195 mi) from Santa Cruz so the trip can be on the move itself or by bus from both Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.   The passage to this place round the 30 to 40 Bs (6 - 7 $us) depending on the season, buses leave from the lagoon Alalay although it can take a bus interdepartmental and stay in this place. Once there are many places to stay, ranging from 20 Bs (3 $us) to luxury suites in first class hotels.   You can also hire guides for tours of the parks, rivers or learn to navigate the most visited sites...

Located in the buttresses of the Cordillera Oriental, Samaipata, which in Quechua means Rest in the heights, is another destination that no tourist can jump on a tour of Bolivia.   It is just 120 km from Santa Cruz de la Sierra and two hours drive from here.   Its height is approximately 1650 meters (5413 ft.) with a population of 9739 people between Bolivians and foreigners from different countries.   The journey starts in Oruro  square , located at Av. Grigota and "3er anillo" in Santa Cruz City, where taxis and minibuses go to this location, the price is about Bs. 25 ($us. 4), but may vary depending on passenger demand .   On the way you can see how the landscape and vegetation change from the eastern plains and the mountains as we approach Samaipata.   Road to Samaipata Two hours later you reach the town itself where there are hotels of all price, restaurants with typical food and stores to stock up, you can visit the town for shopping, watch the archit...