Lonely Planet Bolivia

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Bolivia.

Discover Bolivia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from communing with tortoises and sloths at Santa Cruz's Jardín Botánico; to adjusting your eyes to Salar de Uyuni's stunning salt flat, the largest in the world; and finding true religion at Misiones de Chiquitos Baroque Music Festival.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Bolivia travel guide. This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Bolivia effortlessly. Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. Expert local recommendations cover eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more, while vibrant photography and maps bring the destination to life.

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Tiwanaku to Chincana Ruins and Cerro Rico, plus an essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Connect with Bolivian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions. Covers La Paz, Lake Titicaca, The Cordilleras & the Yungas, Southern Altiplano, Central Highlands, South Central Bolivia & the Chaco, Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania, and the Amazon Basin.