Bolivia lies in the heart of South America, stretching from hights of
the Andes Mountains to the tropical Amazon River Basin, with a
population composed mainly of Native Indian ethnical groups and
Mestizos. Touristic attractions in Bolivia tend to be as diverse and
fascinating as its people or its landscape; the cultural richness
inherited from ancient civilizations and the abruptly changing
geography Bolivian's are used to, invite the foreigner to discover the
countless wonderfull touristic sites one can visit, and be a part of
the events and festivities that mark the rythm of Bolivia's every day
life.
About half of the country lies in the Andean Highlands, located in the
western part, where you will find the most interesting sights like Lake
Titicaca, the capital La Paz, the city of Oruro, that has a great
carnival. In the southern Highlands Potosi, the famous silver mine city
and Sucre are the most interesting spots. The eastern half of Bolivia
is tropical, hot and humid. Santa Cruz is an interesting place in the
tropical bassin.
Bolivia has the honour of having the highest capital in the world. La
Paz is set at an altitude of some 4 kilomteres and that means you have
something to get used to when you arrive by plane.
The population of the country is for a very large part of Indian
descent. You will see men in brightly coloured ponchos and women with
small hats everywhere. The Indian markets that are held almost
everywhere in the highlands are one of the most attractive things to
visit.
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