Located in western-central South America, Bolivia is world's 28th-largest country. The diverse and equally complex country, is enigmatic and is sure to woo you with its superlative landscapes and historical depths.
Hop on board as we take you on a trip to the land of indigenous cultures:
For centuries, Bolivia has been known to house several distinct cultures and traditions which co-exist and flourish in their entirety. The culture prevalent in the highlands and the one in the forested depths of the country can be worlds apart from each other. Seen here are the ruins of an old church build of mud as seen in a cemetery in the village of Toledo in the Bolivia highlands.
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, is the world's largest salt flat which is said to be a result of transformations between several prehistoric lakes.
Bolivia is home to Vicunas, which are South American camelids that are relatives of the llama and the alpaca and produce small amounts of extremely fine wool. Seen here is a family of these animals trying to cross a road.
The Sol de Manana is the highest geyser field in the world. Intense volcanic activity followed by periods of lull are characteristic of the area. Seen here are the sulfur fumes of Sol de Manana which are best experienced in morning.
The fascinating Siloli desert is is one of Bolivia's best kept secrets. The sprawling desert has an elevation of around 4,500 metres and is famous for its rock formations.
The Laguna Verde or Green Lagoon is situated in southwestern Bolivia. The salt lake has an inactive volcano Licancabur in it's backdrop. It is said that the green colour of the lake is due to the concentration of arsenic and other minerals.
Bolivia is marked with several lagoons including Laguna Colorada and Red Lagoon, which attract several pink flamingos.
( Image courtesy: Reuters)
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