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Hi!

I am starting a 5 month backpacking journey through some South American countries. My friend and I are starting in Uruguay, from there going to Paraguay, then Bolivia. I have a few queries about getting my visa for Bolivia.
My first question is the type of visa I should apply for. We plan to find a work away program to stay at while we're there, where you work for free room and board. Would that be considered volunteer work, meaning, should I apply for a Specific Purpose...

Hi all,

I will be traveling to Peru and Bolivia soon, and am looking into travel options between Puno and La Paz. From older information that I've found here, I see that Tour Peru leaves Puno at 7:30 AM to La Paz. That being said, the majority of the reviews about the company are negative.

Are there are any other direct buses? Otherwise, I imagine I could travel from Puno to Copacabana and from Copacabana to La Paz.

Thanks in advance,

nellstra

Hi all,

We'll be in Bolivia soon and I'm looking to see if there are any direct buses from Uyuni to Sucre. We are hoping to leave in the morning and travel during the day.

So far from my research online, I've been able to find discussion about buses to Potosi, and from there, you take a colectivo to Sucre.

Thanks in advance,

nellstra

Hi Friends,
I know there probably are plenty of posts on traveling by bus from La Paz to Arequipa. Im quickly planning to see if it’s doable with a 2 year old. Sorry for my lack of searching, do you guys think it is possible, how many hours, most direct or good places to stop to break the trip up? Or consider skipping since I don’t want a toddler overwhelmed? Most trusted/suggested route? I’ve stayed in copacabana, ventured around titicaca and traveled by bus from Cusco to Arequipa...

Hey there! I just got to La Paz yesterday and there’s so much I wanna do here - lots of cool stuff around the city, day trips to tihanuaca and valle de la Luna, longer trips to lake Titicaca and Rurrenabaque.
Anyone else in town? I’m looking for someone to come with me to these day trips and explore the City a bit! I love walking and history and would be happy to make a new friend as we explore!

Hi you guys,

i just came back from a walking around la paz as crazy as it is, its a great city, but i was wondering how great it would be to see it from above, i ask this because i went on the teleferico and its spectacular to watch and i was wondering if any one knows of any company that offers scenic flights around the city not o those big commercial airliners, something like in the nazca lines in peru a small plane and just a couple of friend
please can any one help?

Hi,

I'm doing a tour on the 11th December of the salt flats with salty desert tours (who are rated highest on trip advisor for safety). The tour is in English and so they've added an extra 50 dollars on to the cost which is a bit much! There's no group tour option for that day so is anyone interested in joining to split the cost? Otherwise I will just get the Spanish guide, and just smile and nod my way through haha

Hey there!

I have a few questions for US Citizens who have recently traveled to Bolivia via land crossing. I've searched the interwebs far and wide about tourist visa requirements at the border, but haven't found anything consistent.

1. What documents do you absolutely need when trying to enter Bolivia (as a US Citizen)?
2. I'm currently in Peru, do you recommend that I try to get the visa beforehand at the consulate in Cusco?

I'm...

After a few iterations, I'm somewhat there with my final itinerary. It's had to be pretty structured, as time is limited, so was just wondering if it looks good and perhaps more importantly, realistic?

I am staying in Cusco for a while before this trip and I fly home from Buenos Aires, so this is my journey there. I'm not sure if it's a little rushed and I've been overly ambitious, so was just after some thoughts.

Day one
Starting in Cusco - Get on...