Having recently returned from Bolivia, the wonderful hidden gem of South
America, I thought it was time to provide some interesting insights
into this enchanting country.Bolivia does not have any access to the
Pacific or Atlantic Ocean but it shares the shores of Lake Titicaca, the
highest navigable lake in the world, with Peru.
With such diversity
Bolivia can easily fill a holiday, however nestled between Peru, Brazil,
Paraguay, Argentina and Chile it is easy to combine a holiday in
Bolivia with its neighbours.One of my highlights was visiting the
majestic Tiwanaku Archaeological site. Prior to my visit in 2009 there
was a lot of controversy surrounding the Akapana Pyramid, with UNESCO
halting the restoration work being carried out as there was no evidence
it was being returned to its original state.
The Tiwanaku is an ancient
civilisation – 1500BC – 1200AD, are thought to have covered a lot of
ground in both Bolivia and Peru. Having spent a longer time conquering
than the Incas there is a great deal of evidence how they evolved during
their time. From the on-site museum to the small shack of a museum on
the island of Parity on Lake Titicaca (where artefacts were discovered
following a plane crash in 2005) all these archaeological finds are in
wonderful condition.
Continuing on to the Textile Museum in Sucre you
can really immerse yourself in this incredibly interesting ancient
civilisation.This wonderfully diverse country includes the Altiplano,
making Bolivia a very high country. I would definitely suggest an
acclimatisation period upon initially arriving in the country. The
infamous Butch Cassidy chose this mystical altiplano to hide when he was
planning the great robbery and where he spent his last days.From the
Yungas to the Amazon and the highest salt flats on earth this really
makes it a destination not to miss. Please contact me to discuss a trip.
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