Santa
Cruz de La Sierra, commonly known as Santa
Cruz the second-largest
city in the country It is a hub of transport and trade The
weather is tropical, with an average annual temperature around
26 °C (or 86 °F), so is generally warm all year round.
Amboró is only 3 hours west of Santa Cruz, and it is one
of the most pristine national parks in all of Bolivia. The park
covers more than 600,000 hectares (1.5 million acres) and encompasses
four different biodiversity zones, including a part of the Amazon
basin, subtropical forests, temperate woodlands, and the cool
mountainous terrain of the Andes. More than 700 species of birds
have been seen in the area. Some of the rarer species include
the red-fronted macaw. There are also some fantastic hiking trails
that will take you to caves and waterfalls.
Sucre the official capital of Bolivia,
has much to offer to the visitor. Amongst them Tarabuco (72
Km from Sucre) is best known as the home of the Yampara culture.
Each Sunday, a colorful and
vibrant open-air market attracts locals and tourists alike. Many
people wear traditional Yampara costumes, which not only preserve
their identity but alwso advertise their location of origin.
In a country filled with lively, colorful, and character-filled
markets, Tarabuco may be one of the best.
The trip continues to Potosí famous for the rich silver
mountain, where now mines are still exploited as in the colonial
times.
The tour heads to the Uyuni Salt Fields the world's largest salt
flat. Salar de Uyuni is also the breeding grounds for three species
of South American flamingos. Highlights include the Red and Green
Lagoon, a salt hotel and some so-called islands.
Trip by train-bus from Uyuni to La Paz.
Near La Paz is Tiwanaku center of a powerful, self-sustaining
empire. The roots of the Tiahuanaco capital can be found in the
early village underlying the 1.5-square-mile civic-ceremonial
core. The city was settled by 400 B. C. on the Tiahuanaco River,
which empties into Lake Titicaca 9.3 miles to the north.
The small farming village evolved into a regal city of multi-terraced
platform pyramids, courts and urban areas, covering a total 2.31
square miles Traditionally it is thought to have been built by
the predecessors of the Inca Civilization over 2,000 years ago.
It is a mysterious ruined city of extremely ancient origins.
Coroico is 3 hours drive from La Paz , is nestled high in the
mountains under La Paz and a peaceful little village. The views
of the surrounding hills are lovely, the nearby hiking trails
are picturesque, the bars and restaurants in town are pleasant,
and there are worthwhile excursions. Here in this tropical town,
you'll find fruit orchards, twittering birds, coca fields, endless
greenery, oxygen-rich air, warm weather, and friendly people.
In the Titikaka Lake a visit to the Sun Island is a must. where
according the Mythology the Inka Empire founders Manco Kapac
and Mama Ocllo, came into existence. The Sun Island is a high
island, with 9.6 Km length and 4.6 Km width, located one hour
navigation by boat from Copacabana. In the Island we can find
important archaeological pre-columbian monuments like Pilkokaina,
Chinkana, Yumani and many inka-terraces. Views from the Sun Island
are spectacular.
The trip continues from Copacabana to Puno.
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