All Bolivia

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bolivia

29 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bolivia

Updated March 10, 2022

Email

Cities

Unusual Attractions in Bolivia

See All 29 Things To Do in Bolivia
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Bolivia

Geology 6
Geological Oddities 6
Natural Wonders 4
Ecosystems 4
Nature 4
Cultures And Civilizations 3
Ruins 3
Islands 2

Bolivia Leaderboard

Recent Bolivia Activity

Stories About Bolivia

Wild Weather Has Turned Bolivia's Salt Flats Into a Work of Art

A satellite captures the stunning effects of heavy rain and high winds on a landscape that—coincidentally—is used to calibrate satellites.
by Gemma Tarlach

Bolivia's Dance of the Devils Is a Party and a Battle Between Good and Evil

Heaven and hell, music and dance at the Carnaval de Oruro.
by Matthew Taub

In the Andes, Bright Colors Tell the Dark Story of a Dying Lake

Bolivia's Lake Uru Uru faces an uncertain future: a growing city, toxic runoff, and drought worsened by climate change.
by Gemma Tarlach

Found: A Miniature Incan Llama at the Bottom of Lake Titicaca

The centuries-old offering was nestled inside an underwater stone box.
by Isaac Schultz

The Liquor-Soaked Devil Shrines of Bolivia's Deadliest Mine

In the heart of the Andes, Catholic miners also pray to satanic statues.
by Luke Fater

Scientists of the Future Will Unearth Traces of the Scorched Amazon Rainforest

Long after the forest stops burning, the effects of this year's fires will linger in the soil and water.
by Jessica Leigh Hester

In a Remote Bolivian Cave, Evidence of a Trippy Ritual

Found in a sack made of fox snouts.
by Evan Nicole Brown

Brazil Nuts Are Brought to You by Rodents

The snack wouldn’t exist without the help of one furry critter and its unusually sharp teeth.
by Abbey Perreault

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More