Bolivia The Bradt Travel Guide

Name: Bolivia The Bradt Travel Guide
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ISBN: 9781841621654

ISBN-10: 184162165X

ISBN-13: 9781841621654

Edition: 2007

Authors: David Atkinson

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Bolivia retains its pre-Columbian traditions more than any other country in South America. This full-length country guide explores every aspect of Bolivia with a strong focus on the natural history and culture--hallmarks of the Bradt range. David Atkinson provides an insider's selection of the best Bolivia can offer: a country which is a haven for hikers and trekkers, possesses a bustling streetlife of traditional markets and modern nightclubs, and is also an ideal place to soak up some Latin American culture before the onset of mass tourism. Features include: *Insider's tips and perspective, by an experienced travel writer residing in Bolivia *Full suggested itineraries and excursions,…

Book details

List price: $22.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 3/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.50" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.044
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction



General Information



Background Information


Geography and climate


Natural history


History


Government and politics


Economy


People


Language


Religion


Education


Culture



Practical Information


When to visit


Suggested itineraries


Tour operators


Red tape


Getting there and away


Health


Safety


What to take and electricity


Money and banking


Getting around


Accommodation


Eating and drinking


Shopping


Arts and entertainment


Photography


Media and communications


Business


Cultural etiquette


Interacting with local people


Giving something back



The Guide



La Paz


History


Getting there


Getting around


Tourist information


Local tour operators


Where to stay


Where to eat


Entertainment and nightlife


Shopping


Other practicalities


What to see and do


Excursions from La Paz


Trekking



The Altiplano


Lake Titicaca and Copacabana


The islands of Lake Titicaca


Tiahuanaco


Sorata


Mountaineering in Bolivia


Backpacking and trekking in Bolivia


Ulla Ulla National Park



The Amazon


Rurrenabaque


Getting off the beaten track around Rurrenabaque



The Yungas and Cochabamba


Coroico


Getting off the beaten track around Coroico


Cochabamba


Getting off the beaten track around Cochabamba



Oruro and Uyuni


Oruro


Getting off the beaten track around Oruro


Uyuni


The Salar de Uyuni



Potosi and Sucre


Potosi


Sucre


Tarabuco


Getting off the beaten track around Sucre



Santa Cruz and the Oriente


Santa Cruz


Samaipata


Buena Vista


Visiting Amboro National Park


Visiting Noel Kempff Mercado National Park


Tourism circuits around Santa Cruz



Tupiza and Tarija


Tupiza


Trekking around Tupiza


Tarija


Getting off the beaten track around Tarija



Language



Further Information


Index