Seven Wonders of Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat extending across 4,086 square miles (10,582 sq km).  It is located in the southwestern region of the country.  It is also famous for the abundance of flamingos that migrate there as seasons change.

Laguna Colorado, also known as Red Lagoon, is an incredibly shallow salt lake located in the southwest region of the country. Red sediments and pigmentation of algae create the red color. It is part of Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve.

Yungas Road is more fully known as the North Yungas Road. It is also referred to as Grove’s Road, Corolco Road, Road of fate, or Death Road. It is a road that extends across 43 miles (69 km) from La Paz to Coroico. It is renowned as the world’s most dangerous road.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana is a Spanish colonial shrine constructed in the 16th century. It houses the Virgen de Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivia. It is one of the most revered sacred places for locals.

Illimani is the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real and second highest peak in the country. It reaches a height of 21,122 feet (6,438 m). It is also called Aymara. It is an iconic visible landmark seen from La Paz.

Laguna Verde, also called the Green Lake, is a salt lake located in the southwestern part of the country. It sits at the foot of the volcano Licancabur. Minerals create the green color. The salt lake is famous for flamingos that visit regularly.

Sucre Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church. It is officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre. Construction, which lasted over 150 years, was completed in 1712.

Christ of Peace, known as Cristo de la Concordia locally, is a huge statue of Jesus Christ that sits on the top of San Pedro Hill. Visitors can hike 2,000 steps or take a cable car to reach the statue. It stands 112.2 feet (34.20 m) tall.

Arbol de Piedra, which translates to stone tree, is an isolated rock formation located in the southwestern part of the country. It is a landmark within the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve.

Amboroa is a nature reserve located in the heart of Bolivia featuring over 800 species of birds and over 125 mammal species. The park extends across 1,709 sqare miles (4,425 sq km).

El Mercado, also known as the Witches’ Market, is a famous tourist and local shopping attraction. It is located in La Paz. Witch doctors sell potions, dried frogs, medicinal plants and other things used in local rituals.

Tiwanaku is a pre-Columbian archaeological site located in the western part of the country. It is also called Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu. This capital of the empire thrived from AD 300 to1000.