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As we mentioned before, Bolivia has a tremendous number of activities and things to see and do. Many of these attractions are simply parts of nature, with breathtaking places like the Amazon River basin and rainforest and the Andes Mountains being located in the lovely South American country. Here are some of the highlights of Bolivia, both of the natural and the manmade variety.

When visiting Bolivia, there are a few things you simply must experience. Anytime you can see something or experience something you can’t see or experience anywhere else in the world, you simply must take advantage of it. There are many experiences like that in Bolivia.

In the capital city of La Paz (translated “The Peace” in English), there are some incredible sites to see. La Paz is the highest elevated capital city in the entire world, located at about 3600 meters above sea level. The air is thin at an altitude this high, so people with health concerns should be careful, but the view from this western Bolivian city is fantastic. La Paz is also home to the highest elevated golf course in the entire world. Picture this: You loosen up, get out your driver, and tee off at the long first hole, a par four. You strike the ball cleanly and solidly, right on the sweet spot, and off it soars into the distance, traveling over 300 yards in the air before it rolls and comes to a rest a mere 60 yards from the green. The thin air at this altitude will allow your ball to travel much farther than it would at regular altitudes in the United States or other locations. It’s a golfer’s dream come true!

Santa Cruz is the other major city in Bolivia, located on the east side of the country, opposite La Paz. The full name of Santa Cruz translated as “holy cross of the hills” into English. Santa Cruz is inundated with colonial architecture because the city was primarily uninhabited until the early 1900s. Some of this architecture can be seen in the numerous Jesuit missions located in Santa Cruz, which are some of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire country. There is also a gorgeous cathedral located in Santa Cruz, using this same architecture, which was constructed in the 16th century and is still standing strong. If you happen to be in Santa Cruz, look for a supermarket called Hypermaxi. This was the birthplace of fast food in Bolivia, when a restaurant located in the supermarket began serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, and other fast food items. It’s a must see for a tourist, just so you can tell your friends you’ve been there!

There are a number of other activities and things to see in the beautiful country of Bolivia. You’ll want to check out Sucre, the constitutional and former nominal capital of Bolivia, as well as Cochabamba, located in the foothills of the beautiful Andes Mountain range. Potosi is another region that is frequently visited, as it was the home of silver mines and was essential to the economy of Bolivia. Potosi also has the claim as the highest elevated city in the entire world, at over 4000 meters above sea level. Visitors can have locals take them to the highest point in the city, which would mean you were also at the highest point in the world!

These are just a few of the spectacular highlights of the beautiful South American country of Bolivia.

Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.ddg.com/LIS/aurelia/bolgeo2.htm

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