Bolivia Experience - BOXP

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Bolivia Experience

Trip code: BOXP
Bolivia Experience

Regarded by travellers as offering South America’s most authentic experience, Bolivia captivates the imagination like few other countries in the world.



The city of Sucre, high in the Andes Mountains

Bolivia

Sandwiched between Peru, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Chile, and straddling the Andes, Bolivia is known as the "Tibet of the Americas" due to its altitude and stunning scenery.

About twice the size of Spain, Bolivia encapsulates nearly every possible climate and terrain from the snow capped peaks of over 21,000 feet, to the to the semi-tropical lowlands, through to the steaming jungles of the Amazon Basin. The country became landlocked in 1880 during the “Pacific War” when it lost its seacoast to Chile. Offsetting this one missing element is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, boasting crystal blue waters, reed boats and islands known for pre-Colombian ruins.

Besides great scenery, you have the opportunity to see various exotic birds, plants, insects, and animals due to Bolivia's relatively sparse population, lack of development and diverse geography.

Time
Bolivia time is four hours behind GMT.

Getting There

You will need to arrange your flight to arrive into Sucre Airport where you will be met and taken to your accommodation.

Climate

The climate is largely temperate, though it can get very cold at night. The rainy season is November to March (Bolivia’s summer), which means this is also the hottest time with temperatures averaging 30 degrees Celsius, though they can get much higher. The winter months are dry and temperatures average 20 degrees, though they can dip to freezing in mountain areas.

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