What to see in Bolivia

Noel-Kempf-Mercado National Park is located in northeastern Bolivia, in the province of Velasco, near the border with Brazil. The park covers an area of 15,838 km2. It is one of the largest conservation sites in South America.

The park was created in 1939 to preserve the unique ecosystems of the region. It features a variety of landscapes: humid tropical forests, savannahs, swamps, rivers and waterfalls. Especially interesting are the mountainous evergreen forests in the east of the park, where valuable tree species grow.

One of the main attractions of the park is the Arcoiris waterfall on the Pauserna River. Its height is about 90 meters. Due to the play of light around the waterfall you can often see rainbows, hence the name.

The park is home to a rich fauna. There are jaguars, tapirs, monkeys, anacondas, as well as rare and endemic species.

A visit to the park is suitable for lovers of outdoor activities.

The statue of Christ the Savior (Cristo de la Concordia) in Cochabamba is the tallest structure of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Its height is 34 meters, and together with the pedestal it reaches 40 meters.

The statue is located at the top of San Pedro Mountain at an altitude of 2,840 meters above sea level. From this place there is a stunning view of the city of Cochabamba and the surrounding area.

Inside the statue there is an observation deck. To get there, you need to climb 1399 steps inside the statue. From the platform you can admire panoramas of the Cochabamba valley.

The construction of the statue began in 1987 on the initiative of the Archbishop of the city and the local Catholic community. The official opening of the monument took place in 1994.

The monument to Christ in Cochabamba has become not only a religious, but also a tourist symbol of the city. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world come to see it. Climbing to the statue is a popular active tour that combines adventure and an opportunity to admire the beauty of Bolivia.

The Witches' Market, also known as the Mercado de Brujas, is located in the historic center of La Paz.

It is a colorful place where local shamans, sorcerers and witch doctors sell various magical and healing remedies: herbs, tinctures, amulets and amulets. Here you can buy any ingredients for rituals or cleansing the house from negative energy.

Especially popular among tourists are brightly colored bouquets of dried plants. They can be set on fire during a ritual to cleanse the aura or attract good luck.

Also on the market are various fetishes in the form of animal figurines, voodoo dolls and other symbols. The most unusual exhibits are dried frogs and toads. According to beliefs, they bring monetary prosperity.

In addition to magical souvenirs at the market you can buy handicrafts, silver jewelry, alpaca and llama clothing.

A visit to the witches' market is a fascinating journey into the world of esotericism and the occult, and it is definitely worth doing while in La Paz.

Arcoiris Falls is located in the Noel-Kempf-Mercado National Park in northeastern Bolivia. It is formed on the Pauserna River, a tributary of the Iténez River.

The waterfall is about 90 meters high and about 50 meters wide. The volume of water in the waterfall reaches 150 cubic meters per second during the rainy season.

The waterfall is named Arkoiris (rainbow) due to its unique optical effect. When sunlight falls on the water spray in a certain way, a bright rainbow appears around the waterfall. This natural spectacle can be observed during daylight hours.

To get to the waterfall, you have to walk through the jungle or take a boat on the river from the nearest village. The journey takes about a day one way and requires some physical fitness.

The waterfall area is characterized by rich vegetation and wildlife. It is home to rare species of birds, monkeys, as well as jaguars and anacondas.

A visit to Arcoiris Falls is an adventurous journey to see one of the gems of Bolivia's wildlife.