The Salar de Uyuni, located in southwestern Bolivia, is the world's largest salt flat and one of the most breathtaking natural landscapes on the planet. This vast expanse of salt crust covers an area of over 10,000 square kilometers (3,900 square miles) and offers a surreal and otherworldly experience for visitors.
Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. The population increased from 8,274,325 (from which 4,123,850 were men and 4,150,475 were women) in 2001 to 10,059,856 in 2012. Bolivia has a diverse landscape that includes the Andes mountain range, the Amazon rainforest, and the Altiplano plateau.
The Yungas Road, also known as "Death Road," is a mountainous cycle route about 60 km long which links the city of La Paz and the Yungas region of Bolivia. It draws about 25,000 tourists per year and is a major La Paz tourist attraction. Many tour operators cater to downhill mountain biking, providing information, guides, transport and equipment.
Tiwanaku is a ruined ancient city near Lake Titicaca in western Bolivia. Tiwanaku (or Tiahuanaco) was the capital of the Tiwanaku empire between c. 200 - 1000 CE and is situated in the Titicaca basin. At an altitude of 3,850 metres (12,600 ft) it was the highest city in the ancient world and had a peak population of between 30,000 and 70,000 residents.
Torotoro National Park is a national park located in the department of PotosÃ, Bolivia. It was established in 1989 and covers an area of 165 square miles (428 square kilometers). The park is known for its unique geological formations, including rock formations, canyons, and caves.
Puma Punku is an ancient archaeological site located near the city of Tiwanaku in Bolivia. It is believed to have been built by the Tiwanaku culture around 500 AD, and it is considered one of the most important and mysterious archaeological sites in South America.
