Bolivia Travel Guide

General Information

• Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• BoliviaWeb - Lots of general information about Bolivia.

• World Factbook for Bolivia - Find general information about Bolivia in the World Factbook published by the CIA.

• The U.S. Department of State's Guide to Getting a Passport - Instructions for U.S. citizens who need to apply for or renew their passport. Also contains information about travel advisories and updated regulations for traveling internationally.

• The U.S. Department of State's Guide to Getting a Passport - Instructions for U.S. citizens who need to apply for or renew their passport. Also contains information about travel advisories and updated regulations for traveling internationally.

Getting There & Around

• eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.

• LAB Airlines - According to their website they "carry dreams and happiness, uniting the north with the south, cutting through the skies." They also offer domestic flights to many Bolivian cities for about $100 one-way.

• Traveling by train in Bolivia - Information about traveling by train in Bolivia. Includes time tables, train lines and destinations.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Hotel Directory - Links to hotel web sites for reservations and rates.

• Sucre Restaurant Directory - A short list of good restaurants in Sucre, including addresses and phone numbers.

• Hostel Bolivia - Find and book hostels in Bolivia before you go, and check out how other travelers have rated them.

• Restaurants in Bolivia - Restaurant reviews by travelers. Most of the spots listed are in La Paz.

• Hotels and Travel in Bolivia - Information on specific hotels as well as links other directories of hotels.

Language Related

• AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Language Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs for students, travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are over 80 program sites available to learn 14 different languages.

• Languages of Bolivia - From the Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Bolivia's many indigenous languages, plus Spanish.

• Quechua Language Homepage - A nice website about Quechua, an indigenous language spoken by about 13 million people across the Andean region. Includes a few language lessons.

• Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.

News & Culture

• Evo Morales - The website of the presidency of Bolivia, a position currently held by Evo Morales, so that you can brush up on Bolivian politics before your trip!

• Evo Morales Interview - Watch or listen to this interview with Bolivia's first indigenous president to learn more about his story as well as current events in Bolivia.

• Bolivian media - A list of Bolivian news media, with links.

• Los Tiempos - Bolivian Newspaper in Spanish.

• Bolivia Web - Great array of facts and photos!

• News of Bolivia - A listing of general newspapers, English-language newspapers, magazines, television and radio outlets in Bolivia.

Staff Picks

• Participant Insight: Spanish & Volunteering in Bolivia - AmeriSpan particpant, Alison B., blogs about her experience studying Spanish and volunteering in Sucre, Bolivia.

Travel & Tourism

• World Travel Guide for Bolivia - In addition to all you ever wanted to know about food, culture, climate and tourist destinations in Bolivia, this site has visa and passport specifics that will help you get ready for your trip.

• Adventure Tours in Bolivia - A list of tour providers with details about their offerings and information about how to book everything from nature tours to mountain climbing.

• Lonely Planet - Destination Bolivia.

• Andes Salt Expeditions - Andes Salt Expeditions offers tours of the salt flats in Bolivia. A great adventure for those interested.

• Participant Insight: Spanish and Volunteering in Bolivia (Articles/Travelogues) - AmeriSpan participant, Allison B., blogs about her experience studying Spanish and volunteering in Sucre, Bolivia.

• Participant Insight: Spanish and Volunteering in Sucre (Articles/Travelogues) - Follow guest blogger Amanda S.'s adventures learning Spanish and volunteering in Sucre.

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• Eco-Tourism: Rethinking the Benefits (Articles/Travelogues) - Eco-Travel The Benefits vs The Costs

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• Gazpacho (Recipes) - Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.

• Berenjena Gisada (Recipes) - A vegetable dish.

• La Eva de las plantas (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish

• El Ciberspanglish (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.

• José Donoso y su historia personal del (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish

• Spanish Tortilla (Recipes) - For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.

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• Paella (Recipes) - A typical Spanish dish.

• Flan de Queso (Recipes) - A yummy, creamy dessert.

• Shakira en el mercado inglés (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about Shakira, one of the most popular female pop stars.

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• Historia del tenis (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish on the history of tennis

• Isabelle Allende (An interview) (Cultural) - AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende

• Jugo Especial (Cultural) - Lara Naaman Cooks up a Peruvian Recipe for Revenge

• To abuela's house we go... (Cultural) - Ricardo Gonzales, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America, writes a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother

• Tres Leches (Recipes) - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.

• Empanadas Cordobesas (Recipes) - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)

• Churros (Recipes) - Churros (traditional snack)

• Peep, peep, peep (Cultural) - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!

• Hunger of Memory (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.

• Plato Pescado Carribiano (Recipes) - A traditional Caribbean dish.

• The Obnoxious Tourist - Are You One? (Articles/Travelogues) - Helpful hints to avoid this being labeled as obnoxious.

• ¡Yo! (Book Reviews) - Liz Cleveland of AmeriSpan reviews this book.

• Arroz con Leche (Recipes) - A typical dessert of Spain

• Aterciopelados (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados

• Ricky Martin (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin

• Noticia de un secuestro (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews this book.

• Maria, Full of Grace (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.

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• Demographics, Hispanics and…YOUR Life! (Learning A language) - Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.

• ¿Cuánto debemos saber? (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish.

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• Ceviche (Recipes) - A traditional fish dish.

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