South America 4. Lake Titicaca
For many Bolivians and Peruvians, “the lake” simply requires no additional explanation. The vast and brooding Lake Titicaca sits on the border between the two countries. It is considered to be the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world.
South America 3. La Paz
At a lofty 4000 m above sea level, La Paz is the sprawling capital of Bolivia. While the city of La Paz historically only comprised the valley region, unbridled population growth has merged it with the satellite city of El Alto, forming a hybrid and immense metropolis. Tucked into a cleft between the Andes, La Paz’s social class is reflected in its geographical stratification; the lower into the valley one goes, the wealthier the neighbourhoods become. The slopes surrounding La Paz are dotted by winding roads and makeshift houses, cascading down towards the business district.
South America 2. Bolivian Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni
The Bolivian Altiplano is the second largest mountain plateau in the world. Higher than many peaks around the world, the Altiplano is home to lifeless and surreal scenes. Near the Chilean border, the backdrop is dominated by jagged volcanoes; moving further into Bolivia, the rocky landscape transforms into a pristine salt flat – the famous Salar de Uyuni.
South America 1. San Pedro de Atacama
A quaint Chilean town in the Atacama Desert, San Pedro de Atacama is where travellers convene in small mudbrick buildings. Steaming geysers, massive salt flats, and otherworldly rock formations are all less than two hours away .