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Read MoreGeneral Information
GETTING TO BOLIVIA By Air: Bolivia has three international airports in the cities of La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz. Most major airlines have daily flights into either La Paz or Santa Cruz from most major cities in the Americas and some flights from Europe as well. Connections via Lima, Peru and Sao Paolo, Brazil and Buenos Aires, Argentina are common. Aerosur and American Airlines have direct flights...
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Read MoreTestimonials
April 16, 2012 Dear Sergio, Our experience in the Bolivian Altiplano really did exceed our expectations, and we have you to thank. We truly appreciate your experience, professionalism and friendship. You set up so many photo opportunities for us to supplement the natural wonders of the country. We enclose a modest token of our appreciation, and wish you every future success & happiness. ~ Anne &...
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Read MorePre-Departure Information
APPLICATION Forms & Waiver: Application and Reservation Form (pdf) Liability Waiver (pdf) Travel Arrangement Form (pdf) Additional Information for preparing for your trip: Clothing Equipment List (pdf) Please download, complete and return the PDF forms and waiver to: Explore Bolivia 2510 47th Street Suite 207 Boulder, CO 80301 exploreb@explorebolivia.com TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations: A...
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Read MoreOur Country
WHY BOLIVIA? Due to it’s geographical location, Bolivia has long been forgotten by the traveling world. But, why would anyone want to go to Bolivia in the first place? Well, how about for the most obvious reason…because very few people go there. The tourists that go to Bolivia are looking for something different…an intense cultural experience blended with awesome geography and an ancient history that...
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Read MoreReservations
Please see the terms and conditions and the application on the Pre-Departure Information page to make a reservation for a particular tour. You may also contact us for more information using the form below.
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Read MoreWhy Bolivia?
No other South American Country offers as much variety in climate, geography, culture, and has so few tourists. An undiscovered jewel. ~Tim Warren, Northern CA Due to it’s geographical location, Bolivia has long been forgotten by the traveling world. But, why would anyone want to go to Bolivia in the first place? Well, how about for the most obvious reason…because very few people go there. The tourists...
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Read MoreAlmanac
THE BASICS Official Country Name: Republica de Bolivia (Republic of Bolivia) Geographic Location: Located in the heart of South America. It is one of two landlocked countries in south America. (The other is Paraguay). It shares borders with Brazil on the north and east; Paraguay in the south-east; Argentina in the south; Chile in the south-west and west and Peru in west and north-west. Geographic Size:...
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Read MoreFestival Calendar
JANUARY 1st – New Year’s – Countrywide 1st – Dia de Reyes or Kings’ Day- Countrywide Religious fiesta in the valley of the same name near La Paz. Folkloric dancing and music. 6th – Achocalla – Achocalla (La Paz) Best ones are in small villages in Oruro, Cochabamba, Potosi and Sucre (Chuquisaca), Tarija (Tarija) and Reyes (Beni). 24th – Alasitas – City of La Paz The Festival of Abundance, dedicated to the...
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