Adios Bolivia!
At the end of four wonderful days, with a heavy heart I said bye bye to Bolivia. This is a country that had impressed me and surprised me immensely.
The first impression of the country is misleading if the first stop is La Paz. La Paz has not much to offer in terms of nature compared to what this country got.
Three days spent in Salt Flats - Cochani, Uyuni and lagoons - red, white and green.
This country has so much to offer. Get away from main cities and you will find the heaven on earth. There is so much that Bolivian government could do to promote tourism and hope what I am writing here will open the eyes of travel bug infected people in this world to visit Bolivia.
It is amazing how the smallest of the doors open to an amazing tourist accommodation in a least suspected location. But my recommendation is, go with a reputed tour company if you look for small comforts.
Within the same area one could find lagoons filled with Flamingos, lagoons of different colours, mountains with different shades of reds, browns and whites, geezers with different colored mud, ice caps and rock formations.
On dry season it is dusty but who cares, have a shower later. In Spring the days are cold in the morning and warm during the day. But a jacket is always needed. Besides, reflection from the white solid salty surface can burn you together with the sun, Sunblock, long sleeves, sunglasses and hats are a must.
I tried to capture my tour from Bolivia to Chilean border but believe me, these photos do absolutely no favor to the beautiful scenery I went pass.
The diversity within a few kilometers is amazing. Visit Bolivia and spend more times in areas that are not too populated.
4WD is the best and that is offered in tour packages. It is a great way and may be the only way to see this part of Bolivia as the roads are mostly dirt roads.
One advice though, carry your own toilet paper and a few Bolivian coins.... up to about 6 bolivianos..... yes, you need to pay to pee or poo..... this is already included in tickets for some touristy places. It is better to prepared than sorry because cold weather always have an effect on bladder.....
If all goes wrong, for example no money, lost tickets or if it is too early for the toilet operators to be there, one can always rely on the Inca toilet....
The first impression of the country is misleading if the first stop is La Paz. La Paz has not much to offer in terms of nature compared to what this country got.
Three days spent in Salt Flats - Cochani, Uyuni and lagoons - red, white and green.
This country has so much to offer. Get away from main cities and you will find the heaven on earth. There is so much that Bolivian government could do to promote tourism and hope what I am writing here will open the eyes of travel bug infected people in this world to visit Bolivia.
It is amazing how the smallest of the doors open to an amazing tourist accommodation in a least suspected location. But my recommendation is, go with a reputed tour company if you look for small comforts.
Within the same area one could find lagoons filled with Flamingos, lagoons of different colours, mountains with different shades of reds, browns and whites, geezers with different colored mud, ice caps and rock formations.
On dry season it is dusty but who cares, have a shower later. In Spring the days are cold in the morning and warm during the day. But a jacket is always needed. Besides, reflection from the white solid salty surface can burn you together with the sun, Sunblock, long sleeves, sunglasses and hats are a must.
I tried to capture my tour from Bolivia to Chilean border but believe me, these photos do absolutely no favor to the beautiful scenery I went pass.
The diversity within a few kilometers is amazing. Visit Bolivia and spend more times in areas that are not too populated.
4WD is the best and that is offered in tour packages. It is a great way and may be the only way to see this part of Bolivia as the roads are mostly dirt roads.
One advice though, carry your own toilet paper and a few Bolivian coins.... up to about 6 bolivianos..... yes, you need to pay to pee or poo..... this is already included in tickets for some touristy places. It is better to prepared than sorry because cold weather always have an effect on bladder.....
If all goes wrong, for example no money, lost tickets or if it is too early for the toilet operators to be there, one can always rely on the Inca toilet....
Before it it too late, go visit Bolivia.
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