Bolivia
Bolivia is home to some of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Today, we'll be taking a high-altitude trip through country's rugged interior plateau, visiting some of its most beautiful mountains, lakes, landscapes, and more.
The tour begins with a trip to the world's highest navigable lake - beautiful Lake Titicaca, located on the country's border with Peru. Especially noteworthy here are the floating islands of the local Uros people - for centuries they've harvested the tough reeds (totora) that surround the lake to build floating homes for their families.
Bolivia is home to some of the world's most impressive plant species, but none can rival the impressive Puya raimondii. The world's largest bromeliad can reach heights of nearly 40 feet - here we see a number of them on the edge of a small rural farmstead.
Bolivia has historically been home to some of the continent's most exhilarating (and dangerous) destinations. The infamous Yungas Road - or "Death Road" gained quite the reputation over the years for its abysmal driving conditions - but due to a newer (and much more safer) highway being constructed, it's now currently reserved for cyclists only.
After surviving the "Death Road" - we hop aboard a plane to explore a few more of Bolivia's most impressive cities, towns, natural wonders, and landscapes from high above.
After exploring mighty Nevado Sajama, we then close in on the impressive summit of Mount Parincota and neighboring Lake Chungara. Located on the country's border with Chile, Parincota is Bolivia's third highest peak and unlike the long dormant Sajama, is an active volcano. Although the last eruption was some 1,700 years ago - there's always the chance that it could blow once again.
Due to the high altitude, variety of sediments, and diverse algae species - many of Bolivia's lakes have spectacular shades of color. He we see the distinctive neon green waters of Laguna Verde - with the equally stunning red waters of Laguna Colorada not too far away.
Our final destination is one of the region's most remarkable vistas - Salar de Uyuni. The world's largest salt flat is the legacy of a massive prehistoric lake that went bone dry over the centuries, but once rainy season arrives - it comes to life once more with flamingoes and turns into the world's largest mirror, a truly mesmerizing sight.
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