Lake Titicaca is the highest commercially navigable lake in the world at 3821m above sea level. It is also South America's largest freshwater lake!
Many backpackers head here to stay overnight on the island, but you may wish to just take an early boat to the north side of the Island and walk back to the south side. Read more.
It is approximately 30 minutes from the city centre and a taxi to our hotel should cost approx US$7-10. If you are unable to change money at the airport, you can pay the taxi in small US$ bills.
La Paz is one of the cheapest and effecient places to send things home. To send parcels, go downstairs where you can select a box to send your things in. Bring a copy of your passport with you.
Some of the best British Curries you will find in South America. If you survive their Spicy Vindaloo then you get a T-Shirt which say so. Not cool if sharing a dorm!
Very good French influenced food, including great lamb. Cool décor, part of the La Paz arts scene. Hard to find, but worth it when you do.
Smalls street stalls which have ingredients for potions such as herbs and dried animal parts. Be careful taking photos as the ladies may get upset and throw things at you. Always ask first!
The name of the square comes from a national hero that fought agains the spanish conquers. Here you`ll be able to see the goverment palace and congress palace.
The museum takes an objective and non-judgemental look at the history of the controversial coca plant in the Andes and beyond, and is well worth a visit.
Beautiful baroque building, built in 1775, that is home to a wide variety of Andean artworks across its three floors, from the colonial era to the present day.
Located next to the Army Base entrance on the same street as the Train Terminal. Nice, warm hotel with the best restaurant in Uyuni found inside. Front rooms are budget and really nice rooms out back!
The liveliest bar in Uyuni and probably the only one. Can get crazy, especially after a few people try their drinking challenge. The fastest people or 2 man teams to drink 10 shots of crazy combos!
