Plurinational State of Bolivia is located in the central South America. This landlocked country shares borders with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile and Peru. Bolivia is an amazingly diverse country be it its geography, climate or its culture. The topography of the country ranges from the Andes Mountains in the west, tropical jungles and the tropical lowlands in the east. Being a tropical country, Bolivia has a tropical climate. The second highest city of the world, La Paz is one of the most energetic, vibrant and colorful cities around. It is surrounded by green forested hills. The Valley of Moon is a must visit place in La
Paz. You can visit the museums, traditional markets and the local restaurants to taste the rich flavor of Bolivian culture and cuisine. The capital city, Sucre is one of the oldest cities of the continent. Splendid ancient churches and cathedrals such as the Sucre Cathedral, San Felipe Nery Convent and the famous Recoleta Monastry are worth visiting in the city. You can learn more about the history through the House of Liberty in Sucre. The lush green countryside, hot water springs and the Heredia Canyon add to the scenic beauty of the city.
Cochabamba, or the “city of flowers” is the heart of the country. The city features high snowy peaks, warm beautiful valleys and other exotic places. Carrasco Park is a great place to enjoy the unique ecology of the country. Incachaca is a great place for fishing. Isiboro Secure Park is one of the best nature reserves of the country.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is another great city in Bolivia. It has several national parks that have well preserved the nature in the country such as the Amboro National Park. The Pantanal is a wonderful place to admire forests, swamps and flora and fauna. Bolivian extravaganza can be best understood only when experienced.
