Let Bolivia surprise you

When visiting La Paz, we definitely recommend taking a look inside one of the sixty cholets designed by Bolivian architect Freddy Mamani. He was born in La Paz’s sister city, El Alto, and is of Aymara indigenous descent. He drew inspiration for his cholets from the cholitas: the Bolivian women in traditional dress who, with their brightly coloured skirts and bowler hats, dominate the streetscape of La Paz.

The Gustú restaurant creatively showcases Bolivia’s natural riches. All the ingredients used in the kitchen and at the bar come from Bolivia. Thanks to chef Kamilla Seidler, Gustú is currently ranked fourteenth in the list of the best restaurants in Latin America.

Potosí, with the iconic Cerro Rico mountain as its landmark. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this city enjoyed a golden age thanks to the silver found in this mine. The city soon grew into a veritable metropolis for its time. Key attractions include this mine and the Casa de la Moneda, also known as the Royal Mint, where coins used to be struck. The old wooden machines from the 17th century were brought here from Spain.