Bolivia in frame
the unique beauty of high-altitude living
A journey through Bolivia’s Altiplano - where dramatic landscape meets vibrant cultures
When a friend asks you to join for a Bolivia backpacking trip, you say yes. So after acquiring important vaccinations, sorting logistics, and getting tons of protein bars, the journey began in La Paz, a city at 3500m that literally takes your breath away. The altitude challenge intensified as we moved to Isla del Sol at over 4000m. But despite the physical strain, there was an indescribable magic in sharing the sunrise views over Lake Titicaca with an old friend. And so the discomfort quickly fades away and gets replaced by the thrill of pushing past your routine bubble.
Isla Del Sol
In bustling cities like La Paz, the streets are alive with energy, vibrant markets, and a cacophony of sounds that saturate the senses.
Yet, just a few hours away, the scene shifts dramatically.
Our first escape from the city led us to Isla del Sol. It is surprisingly easy to travel there by public transport. Bolivia has many travel companies that offer night busses from La Paz to Copacabana. From there, a ferry brings the passengers to the island. In true Bolivia-fashion, we had to hike up the hills first, to reach our hostel. But the view was definitely worth it. How often do you get to look out of your window and see the sunrise over Lake Titicaca, with massive mountains on the other side?
La Paz: A busy city high in the Andes
Uyuni Salt Flats
A must see in Bolivia!
Traveling with a guide on undefined 'roads,' you find yourself enveloped by the Altiplano, where the only company is the towering mountains and the endless sky.
During the dry season, the surface is a rough white expanse under a brutal blue sky. The scale is hard to grasp, and it’s so quiet you can almost hear your own thoughts.
