By Isabel Prontes
Bolivia is a landlocked South American nation that is full of temperature extremes (from hot to cold), swamps and a rich indigenous heritage. In fact, it is the most indigenous country in all of
South America. If you are looking for a vacation with diverse natural scenery, then Bolivia is an excellent vacation option for you. Bolivia has no
beaches, but it makes up for that with colonial towns and villages, grasslands, jungles and remnants of ancient civilizations.
El Fuerte de Samaipata
El Fuerte de Samaipata (located in Santa Cruz in the Florida province) is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is an archaeological area composed of various ceremonial carvings from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries. This historical area is excellent for exploring pre-Hispanic culture and tradition. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bolivia for both Bolivians and people from all over the world.
Sucre
Sucre, known as Bolivia's second capital (along with official capital city La Paz), is a historic city that is often referred to as The City With Four Names (it is also known as Charcas, La Plata and Ciudad Blanca). Another UNESCO World Heritage site, Sucre is an wonderful place to visit if you like shopping for and browsing authentic indigenous arts and crafts, and even clothing. Sucre is a deeply historical colonial city that is home to many museums, tourist attractions, shops and restaurants.
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park is located in the Santa Cruz section of Bolivia and borders Brazil. This park is one of the world's most diverse and varied biological sites, and it is full of unusual native flora and fauna. If you like seeing tropical life and exploring rainforests, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park will be highly enjoyable for you. The park is home to a vast amount of birds, invertebrates and reptiles. If you are a nature buff, then you should definitely visit this park while in Bolivia.
Jungle Tours
There are a lot of jungle tours available in Bolivia, the vast majority of them starting at Rurrenabaque. If you are interested in the idea of riding a motored canoe along the rivers Tuichi and Beni, as well as taking walks in the rainforest and going camping, then these guided jungle tours are suitable for you. These jungle tours are exciting ways to get to explore Bolivia's diverse nature and see an astounding array of wildlife from up close.
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
