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Tourist Attractions in BoliviaBelow you'll find some of the top tourist attractions in Bolivia. As well as Bolivia attractions that most travelers don't know about. You'll find many things to do in Bolivia. Activities and attractions are listed by city. La Paz attractionLa Paz sits in the Andes Mountain range and is the world's highest capital. The city is the top place to visit in Bolivia. Below is a list of attractions and sights in La Paz. Click on La Paz for more travel information on the city.
Lake Titicaca
sits in the Andean Mountain region and is one of the highest lakes in the world. The lake is one of the most sacred and mystical places in all of South America, where you'll find ancient Inca ruins.
Copacabana
about a 3 hours drive from La Paz, this charming town sits on the southern shores of Lake Titicaca. Copacabana offers many attractions and it is a great hub for exploring the different Inca ruins around Lake Titicaca.
World's Most Dangerous Road
connects La Paz to the Amazon basin. You can take a mountain bike ride tour down this road. The ride descends about 11,000 feet (3350m) in just 40 miles (65km). The road clings to the steep mountainsides of the Andes. It is a spectacular adventure that many travelers 
Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) is an ancient city that consist of pre-Inca ruins that archaeologists believe were built before the birth of Christ. It is one of the most fascinating places to visit. The ruins are located near Lake Titicaca, about 45 miles (72km) west of La Paz along paved roads.
Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) is a maze of canyons and pinnacles that have been eroded by wind and rain. Moon Valley offers amazing sights that seem from another world. It is located about 6 miles (10)Km south of La Paz's city center.
Mercado de los Brujos (Witches Market)
is popular tourist attraction in La Paz. This famous market hosts a crowded line of bizarre shops. It is like stepping into a Harry Potter movie where you'll find magic spells, sorcery, potions and see real life witches.
Mercado Negro (Black Market) is along Calle Graneros and Eloy Salmon in La Paz. There you'll find pirated DVDs and CDs. Knockoff apparel such as Nike and Louis Vuttion purses. You'll find electronics, household items and coca leaves to chew on. And Anything else you can think of you'll probably find it there.
Uyuni attractions
Salar de Uyuni
was once a giant salt lake. The lake dried up and left behind a massive salt desert. You can now tour these salt flats and see some of the world's most natural wonders such as geysers, hot springs, volcanoes, giant cacti, red and green lakes. Also home to flocks of pick flamingo and herds of vicuna, the endangered relative of the llama.Santa Cruz attractionsSanta Cruz is the largest city in Bolivia and the city offers many things to do. Below is a list of attractions and sights in the Santa Cruz area. Click on Santa Cruz for more travel information on the city.
El Fuerte de Samaipata:
Visit the Inca ruins in Samaipata about a 2 hours drive from Santa Cruz through the lush green foothills of the Andean Mountains, where you'll see incredible scenery on the way. It is also near Valleygrande, the place where Che Guevara had his revolution and was executed.
Sucre attractionsSucre is a place that should not be missed if in Bolivia. Sucre has some of the finest colonial architecture in the world. It is neat to just walk around this safe city and take in the different colonial buildings and wonder what life was like years ago. Below is a list of attractions and sights in Sucre. Click on Sucre to visit the Sucre main page.
Cochabamba attractionsThere are many things to do in Cochabamba. Below is a list of some of the attractions and sights in Cochabamba. Or click on Cochabamba to check out the Cochabamba main page.
El Cristo de la Concordia: Located atop the huge San Pedro hill, though not as famous as the statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it is however the tallest Jesus statue in the world measuring 33 meters (109ft). This huge statue can be seen from anywhere within the city and offers some amazing sights over the city.
Weeping statue of Christ: Visit a chapel where witnesses have said a sculpture of Christ cries human blood. A film crew also caught this phenomenon on film. Samples of the substance from the statue was given to a lab in the U.S.A. for testing. They found that the substance was of human blood.
Palacio de Portales (Simon Patino Palace): This huge mansion was built in the early 1900's for one the world's richest man at that time, named Simon Patino. He was nicknamed "The Andean Rockefeller" and owned numerous mines in Bolivia. The mansion features stunning architecture.
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Pantanal is the world's largest wetland and has the world's richest collection of aquatic plant. It spreads across Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. You can go on exiting excursions through the Pantanal to spot countless wildlife.
Noel Kempff National Park: Visit this National Park located about 250 miles (400 Km) northeast of Santa Cruz. You'll discover amazing scenery in this diverse region of the Amazon rainforest, with abundant wildlife such as exotic birds, caimans, pink river dolphins, monkeys, etc..
Plaza 25 de Mayo: Located in the heart of Sucre is the famous Plaza 25 de Mayo. It is a popular place where locals and tourist come to walk and relax. The plaza features gorgeous gardens and palm trees. The plaza is lined with elegant colonial buildings painted in white. 
Museo Casa de la Libertad: Located on Plaza 25 de Mayo, this is the most important building for Bolivia's history. This is where the independence fighters, such as the famous Simon Bolivar gathered to declare independence from Spain.
Museo de la Cathedral: Located on Plaza 25 de Mayo, is a 17th century cathedral, that has one of the best collections in Bolivia of colonial religious art. Admission is $2 (15Bs).
Museo de Arte Indigena (Indigenous Textile Museum): This museum features a series of rooms that displays the art and form of local indigenous weavings and textiles. You'll also see local artists hard at work weaving and spinning the textile. It is open Mon-Fri., admission is $2 (15Bs).
Castle of La Glorieta: This castle-like mansion was once occupied by a wealthy family. IT was built in the 1890's and features European style architecture. The property was donated by the family in the 1950's and was used as a military center. Recently, there has been steps to restore the place to its former beauty. This huge property is beautiful and fascinating to explore. To get there you can take a taxi or micro #4 from the corner of Ravelo & Arce and get off 6km south of town.
