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Museo de Pariti
While the American archaeologist Wendell Bennet was the first to excavate the island in 1934, more recent finds uncovered some extraordinary shards and ceramics, believed to be ritualistic offerings, and many of which are intact. Today, many of these stunning pots and ch’alladores
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Cha’lla
This agreeable little village stretches along a magnificent sandy beach that could be straight out of a holiday brochure for the Greek islands. The village is spread out – it extends over the hill to the south. There’s a small kiosk and a newish hostal on the beach, and one on the
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Los Ingenios
On the banks of the Río Huana Mayu, in the upper Potosí barrios of Cantumarca and San Antonio, are some fine ruined examples of the ingenios (smelters). These were formerly used to extract silver from the ore hauled out of Cerro Rico. There were originally 82 ingenios along 15km of
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Puerta del Sol
At the far northwest corner of Kalasasaya is Tiwanaku’s best-known structure, the 44-ton Puerta del Sol. This megalithic gateway was carved from a single block of andesite, and archaeologists assume that it was associated in some way with the sun deity. The surface of this fine-gra
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Laguna Colorada
Laguna Colorada is a rusty-burnt-orange-hued lake (4278m) that covers approximately 60 sq km and reaches a depth of just 80cm. The rich red coloration on the lake is derived from algae and plankton that thrive in the mineral-rich water, and the shoreline is fringed with brilliant w
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Laguna Isirere
North of town at the large Laguna Isirere, you can go fishing and swimming, observe the profuse bird life and watch the gorgeous sunset. It’s accessible on a 30-minute walk or by hitchhiking from town. The greater area also boasts a number of obscure – and hard-to-reach – places of
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La Cancha
Sprawling, chaotic and claustrophobic, Cochabambas main market, while lacking an attractive mise-en-scène, is nevertheless a colorful place to wander. The largest and most accessible area is Mercado Cancha Calatayud , which spreads across a wide area along Av Aroma and south toward
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Tupac Katari Mirador
For a great view of La Paz head in a taxi to the Tupac Katari Mirador, situated right on the edge of the rim that plunges down the valley to La Paz. It was – and is – a sacred Inca site and ritual altar where Tupac Katari is believed to have been drawn and quartered by colonialists
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La Senda Verde Refugio Natural
This 12-hectare animal refuge is located just 500m north of Yolosa (B$40 taxi or B$10 minibus). You can volunteer here (two-week minimum) for B$1370 per week, including three meals, stay overnight , or simply head over for an hour-long tour. The refuge provides a sanctuary for anim
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Laguna Normandia
This savanna lake, an hour’s walk from El Porvenir, is the reserve’s most popular destination. The sight of the world’s largest population of crawling, rare black caimans – there are at least 400 of them – is truly astounding. Fortunately, caimans have little interest in humans, so
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Escalera del Inca
Just uphill from the ferry dock at the village of Yumani, along the beautifully reconstructed Escalera del Inca (Inca stairway), you’ll pass plenty of terraced gardens, small shops and hotels. It’s a lung-buster that gains almost 200m in elevation over less than 1km, so take your t
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Piedra Sagrada & Templo del Inca
From Cha’llapampa Village, the Chincana route continues parallel to the beach, climbing gently along an ancient route to the isthmus at Santiago Pampa (also known as Kasapata).Immediately east of the trail is an odd carved boulder standing upright in a small field. This is known as
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Templo Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Following the current restoration work (completion date unknown at the time of writing), this churchs interior will no doubt once again be one of the most beautiful of any church in Sucre. Much of it was bare when visited, however the views from the bell tower are splendid. Because
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Marka Pampa
At low tide an innocuous-looking column of rock peeps just a few centimeters above Lake Titicaca’s surface, north of Isla del Sol. Most locals dismiss it as a natural stone column, similar to many others along the shoreline. In 1992 stone boxes containing artifacts (including sever
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Museo de la Recoleta
Overlooking the city of Sucre from the top of Calle Polanco, La Recoleta was established by the Franciscan Order in 1601. It has served not only as a convent and museum, but also as a barracks and prison. The highlight is the church choir and its magnificent wooden carvings dating
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Jesuit Mission Church
San José has the only stone Jesuit mission church and merits a visit even if you miss all the others. Although the main altar is nearly identical to those in other nearby missions and has vague similarities to churches in Poland and Belgium, the reason behind its unusual exterior d
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Cañón de Torotoro & El Vergel
Three kilometers from Torotoro, the ground suddenly drops away into an immense and spectacularly beautiful canyon, more than 250m deep. From the mirador (lookout) at the top you can gaze along it, watching vultures wheeling. The cliffside here is also home to the rare paraba frente
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Gruta de San Pedro
A popular excursion. The cave, known in the Aymará tongue as Chussek Uta (House of Owls), is approximately 500m deep with an enclosed lagoon which can be crossed in pedal boats (B$20). Guides with the necessary lamps will help you find your way around. PCMB, the Bolivian program to
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Totaizal
A stone’s throw from the road and a 40-minute walk from El Porvenir is Totaizal. This friendly and well-organized village of 140 people lies hidden in the forest of the Chimane reserve. People living in the settlement of Cero Ocho , a four-hour walk from Totaizal, trudge into the v
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Casa Dorada
With a freshly painted coat of gold and silver, the appropriately named Gilded House whose roof is topped with a row of liberating angels, looks impressive from afar but less so upon closer inspection. Entry is by guided visits only, which leave on the hour. Originally built in 193
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