Bolivia

Intriguing, welcoming and still very unspoiled, brilliant Bolivia is a wonderful destination for more adventurous travelers. The way of life in many areas has changed little for centuries and the remnants of ancient civilizations provoke as many questions as they answer. From its high plateau and the remotely beautiful Lake Titicaca, to its peaceful savannah wetlands, great swaths of steaming jungle, and the blinding-white salt flats, crimson deserts and volcanoes of the south-west, this a truly bizarre and spectacular country.

Often called the "Tibet of South America," this seductive mountain nation extends from the Altiplano down to the Amazon Basin, exposing visitors to almost every kind of ecosystem. Ridged by the majestic Andes in the West, it claims the world's highest capital, highest international airport and highest lake, the incomparable Lake Titicaca.

And then there are all those remarkable bowler hats, worn by indigenous Aymara women. Bolivia is one of the few countries left in South America with a very high percentage of native language speakers who retain a great deal of their traditional culture, so you'll hear Quechua and Aymara as often as Spanish. This is a land of deep tradition with people staunchly proud of their history.

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