Include a taste of the enchanting in your customized South America tours. Jacqueline Spencer captures the heart of an uncharted territory with an account of her recent trip and highlights exactly Bolivia travel is a must.
Best Time to Visit Bolivia by Season
- In the dry season: May to October
- Rainy season: November to April
Altitude in Bolivia and Tips to Prevent Altitude Sickness
Upon reaching heights of 3000 meters or greater, some people can experience altitude sickness (otherwise known as Soroche), in response to the lack of oxygen in the air. To prevent altitude sickness, we recommend that you take it slow so your body can adapt. In the first hours after your arrival, we recommend that you lie down and drink plenty of water. Acclimatization will generally take you one to two days.
Soroche symptoms include headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, stomach illness, dizziness, and sleep disturbance, and usually develop within the first day or two at altitude. It’s difficult to determine who may be affected since there are no specific factors (age, sex or physical condition) correlated with susceptibility. The main cause of Soroche is ascending too rapidly.
High-altitude destinations in Bolivia:
- Sajama, Bolivia: 4,250 m (13,944 ft)
- Potosí, Bolivia: 4,090 m (13,420 ft)
- Puno, Titicaca Lake, Copacabana, Bolivia & Peru: 3,827 m (12,628 ft)
- Uyuni, Bolivia: 3,656 m (11,995 ft)
- La Paz, Bolivia: 3,650 m (11,975 ft)
- Sucre, Bolivia: 2,750 m (9,022 ft)
What to Pack
What you pack for your Bolivia trip will depend on the time of year you are visiting, but in general here are few essentials you should include: Waterproof clothing, hiking and/or trekking boots, winter clothes such as gloves, hat, scarf, thermal layers, warm windproof and waterproof jacket, sunglasses, insect repellent, swimming gear, sandals, light clothing for the summer. Do note that 100% UV sunglasses are a must as is sunscreen (SPF 30+) especially when visiting the salt flats!
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