If you are going to visit Bolivia, you should remember that the country is located in the highlands of the Andes. Therefore, the lack of oxygen is felt on most of it. You can get used to it pretty quickly. The main thing is to give yourself time to acclimatize. There are many landscapes of incredible beauty in most parts of this country, as well as impressive huge stone cities. They remained here as a reminder of the great Inca civilization.
Bolivians are very careful about their history and religion. The conquest of this country by Spain had a great impact. But it did not destroy the …
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Bolivia is a country located in the center of South America. This is the highest country in the world. The country can be divided into three zones, …
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Madidi is a beautiful National Park. Its name translates from Indian as "black ant". Its vast territory (about 20 thousand hectares) begins in the highlands of the Andes and gradually descends to the Amazon basin. This is one of the largest protected areas in the country. It has the largest species of biological diversity. More than 160 species of animals and 950 species of birds, many plants, including poisonous ones, and, of course, huge numbers of insects make this area not the best place to walk. You should bring a repellent to visit the park. It will be even better to have all the necessary vaccinations.
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The complex of buildings of the ancient Tiwanaku is located 70 kilometers away from La Paz and 15 kilometers from Lake Titicaca. The ruins were discovered by the archaeologist Posnansky in the XIX century. According to modern researchers, this majestic city was the major administrative center of the state of Tiwanaku already in the second-century ad. It lasted until 1180. It was abandoned by the inhabitants at this time. According to legend, this is where the first Inca rulers came from. The remains of stone structures have been perfectly preserved to our time. This is the Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya, amazing statues, walls with strange bas-reliefs in the form of heads, and a huge step pyramid with a megalithic staircase leading to its top.
During its centuries old history, Bolivia has become home to many places of interest and historic landmarks that are known far beyond the borders of …
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The Witches' Market is the most famous attraction in La Paz. This unusual place with the most real shamans, sorcerers, and healers, who sell their potions, is located on the square in front of the majestic Catholic Cathedral of Iglesia de San Francisco. This neighborhood is unusual. But this is normal for Bolivia. After all, the new religion brought by the Spaniards, organically intertwined with the beliefs of local residents. Therefore, you can see various amulets, dried Lama Fetuses (to protect the house from evil), as well as skins, herbs, and everything you may need to fight evil spirits in the market. Tourists like to walk around this strange market. However, it is strongly recommended not to take photos of sellers or products.
The state of Bolivia is located in the central part of South America. Most of it is located in the highlands of the Andes. The complex geographical …
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