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Wind your way through mountain passes and jungle lowlands. Experience the bustle of indigenous markets and festivals. Explore the world's highest capital. Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat or rip-roaring adventure, Bolivia will leave you breathless at every step. Our authoritative guide will help you uncover the secrets of this Andean gem.

* GET READY comprehensive itineraries and planning sections get your journey started * FIND ADVENTURE detailed coverage of premiere hiking, biking, skiing and river rafting opportunities * HIT THE ROAD with 77 maps - more than any other Bolivia guidebook * TALK THE TALK with our convenient guide to Spanish, Quechua and Aymara * REST EASY frank, in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews steer you toward the country's best offerings

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 9, 1989

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605 reviews30 followers
December 9, 2015
There's nothing wrong with this book at all. I just now question why I even bother buying travel books like this. Even as updated as they are, the internet will always be more up to date. I book hotels based on online reviews and availability, not one of these books. I suppose I do skim these books for some useful information. More, though, it's probably the egotism of being able to "show off" where I'll be traveling next and as eventual souvenirs of my trip. Machu Picchu and Salar de Uyuni, here we come!

(I just thought of another reason why I might buy these: to pad my "read" stats for the year!)
7 reviews59 followers
November 17, 2007
I love Bolivia....this book was a dear friend in fall 2006
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May 11, 2012
[2010.09.15] Used 2010 7th edition to plan the Bolivia portion (approx 1 week) of our Fall 2010 South America trip. Sections used: Lake Titicaca, La Paz. Bought and printed out portions of the e-book pdf. Don't remember there being any glaring inaccuracies or anything of that sort. (Note: if traveling from Copacabana to La Paz, take care when choosing the bus company and try to find one that doesn't drop off by the cemetery (downtown or terminal are both better). If you need a taxi after getting into La Paz, flag one down (that looks like a legit radio cab) instead of using any of the ones already waiting near the drop-off area.)
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326 reviews5 followers
April 1, 2014
Si no hubiera tenido este libro me habría perder en Potosí, mi única guia fue el mapa y lo usé para visitar el Salar de Uyuni también y para encontrar museos y sitios de interés en Sucre y Cochabamba. Lo leí todo, tantos los comentarios culturales como los mapas, pero quizás sería mejor leerlo ANTES de viajar para que se sepa como es la gente, la cocina, como se viaja, la percepción de los extranjeros y ''gringos'' que viajan por el país, información sobre los bloqueos etc. Bolivia es un país precioso pero también puede ser confuso y debe ser especialmente difícil para la gente que no habla ni castellano ni quechua.
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36 reviews1 follower
October 9, 2007
just hope I get the chance to use what I learned while reading this book!
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367 reviews10 followers
May 15, 2008
Our trip to Bolivia was awesome. I'd love to go again in the next few years and spend more time there.
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262 reviews21 followers
February 12, 2014
Looking forward to exploring the largest salt fields in the world, Isla del Sol, and La Paz - perhaps even this summer!
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