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At any time of the year, Bolivia is awash in
stark beauty. There are a few different factors when trying to
decide when to go to Bolivia. The elevation of Bolivia has its
extreme changes, so you can expect the temperature too vary a great
deal, as well, so taking time getting to know a little bit about the
country as you plan your next trip will help you avoid any
unexpected surprises.
Three types of geography distinguish the regions of Bolivia. The
first, and the highest, is known as the Altiplano. This area, though
lacking in vegetation, is where some 70% of the population lives.
The southeastern part of the country is a thriving agricultural
community. The lowland tropics that make up the part of the country
that falls into the Amazon basin has the warmest temperatures and is
the most challenging to navigate in the humid summer air.
La Paz, situated in the highlands of the Altiplano stays very dry
year round, while the Tuichi River basin sees constant rain and is
prone to flooding. Bolivia travel is easiest during the dry winter,
where most parts of the country is accessible.
The lavish beauty of summer makes you understand how the people that
lived this high an elevation came to worship the sun. Many visitors
come in the summer for the festival season, where events beckon such
ad the Bolivian version of carnival to Inti Raymi, a lavish event
with hundreds of participants reenacting an ancient ceremony
dedicated to the Sun God.
Bolivia seasons are similar to most, although weather conditions may
vary across the country. April to October is the summer, and the
frequent rain makes travel a challenge.
Carnival is a festival usually sometime in February, that is
celebrated all throughout South America and the Caribbean. It is
good to be aware that during holidays, travel can be hectic with
bigger crowds in airports and more traffic on the roads.
Winter in the highlands of the Andes draws you into a quiet,
compelling mood. The air in highland cities such as La Paz is very
cold in the winter, and the air is quite thin, which may make some
visitors uncomfortable. The abundance of sunny skies and clear roads
make up for the inconvenience of Bolivia seasons. Decide what parts
of Bolivia and take into the kinds of activities you are going to
enjoy ahead of time so you can create a sensible plan of when to go
to Bolivia.
Eco tours to the Amazon are at their best in the summer, when the
Bolivia travel season is in full swing, eco lodges are full of
interesting, like-minded adventurers, and the Bolivia Tours to the
upper Amazon basin are in full swing. Pink river dolphins of the
southeastern lowlands and brilliant macaws of the dense, humid
jungle will leave you speechless. This thrilling, exotic country
makes a lasting impression upon the visitor that continues long
after the trip has ended. |
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