Bolivia - Part II
After experiencing a number of truly beautiful natural sights and scenes - were heading back north for today's update and taking a trip to the beautiful country of Bolivia. This country offers some of the continent's most stunning scenery - from major cities, unique lakes, salt flats, imposing peaks, and much more - there's plenty of sights you'll want to check out from across the country.
Our first sights from the country will come from the country's vast Altiplano plateau. At over 12,000 feet above sea level, it's one of the world's highest and is home to many unique sights and wonders. Most of the people here live in traditional dwellings while the poorest live in slums - sights like these are common across the cities that dot the plateau and unfortunately and many live in poverty.
Towering over the Altiplano is the impressive Andean peak of Illimani. Standing 21,122 feet tall, it's the country's second highest peak.
Bolivia is home to many of the world's most amazing and breathtaking lakes - and Lake Titicaca is one of the crown jewels. Situated on the country's border with Peru, it's the world's highest navigable lake and is breathtaking from above.
A closeup view from the lake - with one of the many unique floating villages of the local Uros people on display. They've been living on these floating for centuries and have truly perfected the craft over the years.
After a trip on the infamously steep North Yungas Road - or the "Death Road" - that cuts through the interior of north-central Bolivia - we've reached our next stop. The village of Corioco marks the end of the road's path - Situated between the Andean foothills and Amazon Rainforest, the city's views from above can be quite stunning.
The landscapes around Corioco quickly decrease in elevation as we venture deeper into the dense Amazon Rainforest. Many of the locals here still live in traditional hammocks which have been their preferred way of living for centuries.
Another one of Bolivia's most amazing natural wonders is The Pantanal, on the country's eastern border with Brazil. It's the world's largest wetland and home to some of the world's most diverse flora and fauna as well.
Central Bolivia is also home to a few of the country's most important cities as well like Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia. One of the world's highest capital cities, it's home to plenty of unique historical architecture representing its Spanish colonial roots.
We'll catch a plane for the next couple of sights in our trip - Lake Chungara and Mount Parinacota. The peak's reflection in these still waters is one of the defining views of the entire Bolivian Altiplano.
Our next sight is the country's highest point - the remarkable summit of Nevado Sajama. Standing 21,463 feet tall, it towers above the Bolivian Altiplano and is truly a sight to behold from above.
Another one of the country's most distinctive natural wonders is the unique Salar de Uyuni - the world's largest salt flat. It's the remnant of a massive prehistoric lake that dried up ages ago, and now serves as an important site for lithium mining, which plays an important part in the country's economy. Here we see a closeup view with a couple of tourists having some fun on this vast, endless plain of salt.
We now head back towards the Chilean border for the last couple of scenes from Bolvia's highlands - starting with the mesmerizing Laguna Verde. Green algae has given this high-altitude lake a distinctive hue that you won't find anywhere else in the region - it's a can't miss destination if you're traveling in the region.
Our trip across Bolivia finishes with a look at one more of the unique algae-filled lakes of the Altiplano - Laguna Colorada. It's blood red hues give it a haunting appearance - but these waters are a haven for flamingos and other wildlife. Laguna Colorada is truly one of the the country's most amazing sights and a fitting end to our lengthy tour across the country.
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-korver
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