The high altitude landscape stretches south from La
Paz to the country’s border with Chile and Argentina. The scenery
is always dramatic, few people live outside of the main towns and llamas
and alpacas graze on the rough grass. Sucre, the constitutional capital
of Bolivia, is a fine colonial town. Further south is the city of Potosí.
The highest city in the world grew rapidly during the 16th century following
the discovery of silver in the nearby Cerro Rico Mountain. Opulent churches
and grand mansions were all built on the back of the lucrative silver
trade. Despite the difficult conditions local people still work at the
mine to this day. Uyuni in the far south is the starting point for the
amazing excursion to the world’s largest salt flats the Salar de
Uyuni. Covering 9000 square kilometres the salar is a surreal moonlike
environment. The landscape is stunning and the air totally still. Flamingos
are
often seen feeding in the distance. Accommodation is very basic,
this is an ‘experience trip’.
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Synonymous with the Inca, the culture and heritage of both countries remains incredibly strong. Sail across Lake Titicaca or walk amongst ancient ruins in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Llamas are your constant land companion whilst high up condors circle above you.
