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This tour operator organized a cultural, spiritual and community immersion for me, my husband, my adult daughter and her boyfriend for 16 days in late February/early March of 2023. It was the most exciting trip I’ve taken. This is saying a lot considering I have spent a lifetime of travel, both personal and professional, focusing on Latin America.
Everything ran smoothly, even with chaotic settings and complex logistics. A big part of this was by providing us with amazing guides, starting with Jahel Amaru, who met us at the La Paz airport to whisk us across the altiplano to Oruro for its truly spectacular Carnival. Jahel is knowledgeable, patient, down-to-earth, smart patient, funny, and an extremely enjoyable person to spend time with. She guided us through the hectic Oruro Carnaval during its culminating weekend - with boundless energy and contagious enthusiasm. We had the time of our lives cheering on the colorful characters as they paraded and danced thanks to Jahel knowing exactly where to go, when, and providing invaluable context.
Community tourism (where visitors are connected with everyday Bolivians to learn about their lives) - has started to blossom in Bolivia, and this company is one of its pioneers. We got to experience it in Potosi, where we had another excellent guide, Marlene Quispe. She took us through Cerro Rico mine, which was the world’s leading supplier of silver. Marlene has close ties to mining: her brothers, parents and even she has worked there. As we ventured deeper into the earth, we learned from her about the mining process and cooperatives involved with it. She also introduced us to one of the mine's “tios” (“uncles” who are believed to protect miners), to whom she made an offering as she explained his importance.
Marlene took us to the Quechua community of Phuto Phuto, one of several in the rural district Cabanias that welcomes visitors as part of its community tourism program. Families take turns showing visitors their homes and traditions, including cooking huts with steaming pots, whose contents you later share for lunch. Marlene and one of the family members we met then led us on a beautiful hike to a spot where they invited us to participate in a ritual offering to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). It was an incredible day I will always remember.
Another wonderful community tourism experience was in the majestic Cordillera Real (Central Andean range), where we appreciated both the nature and culture of the region by staying near the town of Tuni with the multi-generational Quispe family (not related to Marlene). Family members share with guests Aymara traditions like placing fishing nets, spinning yarn, making quinoa flour, and shearing alpaca fleece. Patriarch Jaime is a charismatic host and a certified mountain guide who along with his adult son Denys, also a certified mountain guide, have expertise leading visitors of different ages and abilities. We loved staying with them!
There are a few other places that stood out on our trip:
Hostal Las Olas in Copacabana on the shore of Lake Titicaca with gorgeous, artistic “cabins” and lovely views
Templo del Retiro Espiritual Cruz Andina (the Andean Cross Spiritual Retreat Center), in Tiwanaku steps from the ruins and owned by spiritual and cultural guide Rosse Mary Vargas Vilela. It’s filled with cats and crystals and offers delicious vegetarian meals. This is not a stop for everyone, but worth visiting or staying in if you are interested in mindfulness, ancient healing, and/or new age spirituality.
Local culture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Home-stay
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
La Paz, Potosi, Uyuni, Copacaban
La Paz, Potosi, Uyuni, Copacabana, Sucre, El Alto, Yumani, Villamar, Bolivia, Silolio Dykuma, Tomasamil
Venture into Bolivia’s surreal landscapes on the 'Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N' tour, a relaxed-paced trip perfect for young adults and the young at heart. Over three days, traverse the world’s largest salt flats, explore colorful lagoons, and marvel at otherworldly deserts. Snap playful perspective photos, visit the haunting train cemetery, and spot unique local wildlife along the way. Experience a night in a salt hotel and immerse yourself in the local culture of high-altitude villages. The tour’s unique feature is its combination of striking, photogenic scenery and cultural encounters, making it the definitive Uyuni tour for adventurous travelers.
Desert safaris
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Ready to experience Bolivia's jaw-dropping natural beauty? This spellbinding trip will take you from the heady heights of La Paz through to the mind-bending beauty of the Bolivian salt flats, with spooky train graveyards, colourful flamingos and plenty of fascinating cultural insights along the way. Make sure there's space on your camera roll.
From Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats, embark on a four-day desert adventure that traverses some of South America’s most surreal and picturesque landscapes. This trip takes you through shimmering salt expanses, geothermal fields, and flamingo-filled lagoons, offering countless photo opportunities for nature lovers and avid photographers alike. Enjoy guided excursions through otherworldly rock formations, watch mesmerizing sunsets reflect across endless white salt, and soak in the tranquility of remote deserts. This relaxed-paced tour is perfect for those who crave the beauty of untouched wilderness, with the added comfort of included accommodation, transport, and meals. The unique selling point: immersive access to both the world’s largest salt flat and vibrant Andean wildlife—an unforgettable combination for any explorer.
Desert safaris
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Villa
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Lag
Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Laguna Colorada, Chiguana Salt Flat, Villamar Mallcu
