Friday, September 2, 2016

Most Scenic Destinations in Bolivia 

Bolivia is a landscape lovers paradise, from the heights of the Andes Mountains, Lush Amazonian Rainforests or the endless Uyuni Salt Flats which are surrounded by deserts and colorful Lakes , this small yet incredibly diverse country has it all.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park , located in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia


Here are our favourite Landscape Viewing Destinations in Bolivia

 

UYUNI SALT FLATS 

When you first see the worlds largest Salt Flats it literally feels like you are on another planet. The best time to visit this magical destination is from December- March when rain covers the salt and creates a mirror like effect and you feel like you are literally walking on clouds.

 LOMAS DE ARENA, SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA

Just 20 km outside of Santa Cruz , is the incredible natural desert of Lomas de Arena, here 3 thousand hectares of desert merges with lagoons and pristine forests and provides spectacular scenery and photographic opportunities. A must when visiting Santa Cruz Bolivia.

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK - REFUGIO LOS VOLCANES

Just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia, this spectacular location is a must visit for landscape lovers and nature photographers alike. Giant Sandstone cliffs, pristine forests, rivers and waterfalls are all part of the regions attractions.

SANTIAGO DE CHIQUITOS 

Literally one of the most spectacular regions in all of South America, this non touristic town is home to an amazing amount of attractions.  The main highlights include unique rock formations, thermal rivers, waterfalls and the Mirador of Santiago which comprises of giant rock formations overlooking the impressive protected area of Valley de Tucavaca. Simply a must visit location in Bolivia.

MADIDI NATIONAL PARK 

Madidi National Park is one of the true wonders of the world. Comprising of pristine Amazon Rainforest, it provides nature lovers some of the most incredible scenery and wildlife watching you can imagine. Star gazing the incredibly clear skies at night and watching the sunsets over the Amazon Rainforests are something you will remember for a lifetime.

 

 EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK

Situated on the border of the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats is the incredibly popular Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Highlights for landscape lovers includes the colorful lakes of Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde and the Geysers. This is one of the best attraction for photographers found anywhere on the planet.



Just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia, is this beautiful private reserve which comprises of a number of different landscapes and Ecosystems. Hiking through the Reserve gives photographers the opportunity to see a huge variety of wildlife in many different forest types. Sunset Canoe trips along the remote river and star gazing are two of the best activities for this region. 

 

SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK 

Bolivias oldest National Park, this spectacular park is a photographers paradise, with beautiful mountains, geysers, wildlife and breathtaking Andean landscapes , this is a not to be missed destination in Bolivia.

These are just a few of many incredible and non touristic attractions in Bolivia and we urge tourists travelling to Bolivia to spend more time and really get to know this beautiful country.

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