Bolivia Travel

Bolivia: Landlocked country with three natural regions. The plateau, with average altitude of 4,000 m, dry and cold climate, houses most of the population. There is the country's mineral wealth: tin, gold, silver, zinc, lead, tungsten, copper. The Yungas and valleys on the eastern slopes of the Andes, subtropical climate are the main producing area of ​​coffee, cocoa, sugarcane, soybeans, citrus fruits, bananas and coca. In the tropical lowlands of eastern and northern region of forests and savannas, the practice of cattle and growing rice, soybeans and sugarcane are also deposits of hydrocarbons. Bolivia is divided geographically into three basins: Lake Titicaca (closed basin in the highlands), the Amazon River to the north and the Río de la Plata to the south. The free uncoordinated logging threatens the forest resources, fauna and hydrology. In El Alto (district of La Paz) worsened air pollution, due to increased vehicle fleet, among other factors.
 

Bolivia Tourist Information.
While in La Paz take a collective taxi to Calvary Chijini neighborhood, the best vantage point of the city and the majestic mountains surrounding the city.
There are many ways of looking at the lake Titicaca, one of them is doing from almost 5,000 m above sea level, on the shore of Glacial lake at the foot of Mount Illampu. Amazing to see the highest lake in the valleys of Sorata.

There isn´t a book that condenses the Bolivian tissues where surprised with their designs and colors but you have two excellent choices: visit the Textile Museum in Sucre or, among others, the Saturday market for Huang, en route to the citadel of Iskanwaya.
As for parties, forced the Carnival of Oruro. Rent a chair in the stands that are built on the plaza outside the shrine of Our Lady of the Tunnel, take food and be surprised with the performances, including dances and costumes, old pre-Hispanic and colonial legends.

Climate: Bolivia has a temperate climate with large differences between day and night, with significant variations from one region to another, depending on your altitude. The wettest period is from November to March. Northeastern slopes of the Andes are semi-tropical. La Paz can be uncomfortable for some visitors, due to breathing difficulties caused by the high altitude. In mountainous areas the temperature can drop sharply at night. Required Clothing: Light cotton garments and a raincoat. For the night you will need a warm garment, especially in the Altiplano and the Puna.
Religion: Catholic 95%, Protestant (Methodist evangelizing)
Currency: Boliviano (currency)
Population: 8,300,463
Language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (all are official languages)
System of Government: Republic.