Bolivia Plurinational Country
Located in the central-western region of South America. It is organized in nine departments. Its capital is Sucre, seat of the judicial organ; La Paz is the seat of the executive, legislative and electoral bodies, the political, cultural and financial epicenter of the country.
It has a population of about 10.1 million inhabitants (census 2012). It borders Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Peru and Chile. In its territory ancient civilizations developed like Tiwanaku, the Hydraulic Culture of the Lomas, the Moxeña culture, and the Aymara Nation that survives today. Bolivia declared itself a plurinational country, recognizing several pre-existing nations.
Bolivia is considered a megadiverse country, among the nations with the greatest variety of living beings and ecosystems. Its altitudinal gradient oscillates between 90 and 6,542 meters above sea level. It includes 4 types of biomes, 32 ecological regions and 199 ecosystems, including Amazon, Yungas, Chiquitanía, Chaco and interandean forests.
Capital
Sucre / La PazLanguages
Spanish, Aymara, QuechuaCurrency
Boliviano (BOB)Time zone
UTC−4 (BOT)
Best Destinations for Riders
Discover the most incredible places in Bolivia to ride a motorcycle: from high altitude salt flats to dangerous roads full of adrenaline.
Lake Titicaca
La Paz - Copacabana
The highest navigable lake in the world at 3,812 m. Shared with Peru, it is the largest lake in South America by volume. Home to the Sun Island and Moon Island, rich in Inca and Tiwanaku culture.
Tiwanaku Ruins
La Paz - 72 km
Pre-Columbian archaeological site, one of the largest in South America. The name means "stone in the center". It was the spiritual and political center of the Tiwanaku culture (AD 800).
Uyuni Salt Flat
Potosí
The world's largest salt flat (10,582 km²). At 3,656 m, it contains 50-70% of the world's lithium reserves. After rain, it becomes the largest natural mirror.
Death Road (Yungas)
La Paz - Coroico
Considered the world's most dangerous road. 64 km of extreme curves, cliffs and waterfalls. Only for experienced riders, asphalt and gravel, adrenaline guaranteed.
La Paz City
Department of La Paz
Political and financial epicenter of Bolivia. Located in a canyon surrounded by the Andes, overlooking the snow-capped Illimani. Starting point for all our motorcycle tours.
Chacaltaya & Illimani
Cordillera Real
Chacaltaya (5,421 m) was the world's highest ski resort. Illimani (6,439 m) is the queen of La Paz, the second highest peak in Bolivia, visible from the city.
Good To Know for Riders
April to December (dry season)
From 90 m to 6,542 m
Valid motorcycle license + passport
Bolivia offers varied terrain: paved highways, gravel roads, high altitude passes, sand and river crossings. We recommend off-road experience and complete equipment.
