BOLIVIA is bordered to the Northwest by Peru, the North and East by Brazil, the Southeast by Paraguay, the South by Argentina and the West by Chile. It comprises of three main areas. The first, making up only 10% of the country and housing over 70% of the population, is the Altiplano, a large barren area lying over 4000 metres (13,000 feet) above sea level. The second area is a fertile valley situated between 1800 metres (5900 feet) and 2700 metres (8850 feet) above sea level. The other 70% of the country stretches down to the frontiers with Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina and is comprised of tropical lowlands.

La Paz is situated at 3632 metres (11910 feet) above sea level making it the world's highest capital city; one that can be uncomfortable to visitors not used to the high altitude. It is a historical city containing many interesting museums, and it's colonial past is not lost with the introduction of modern hotels and late night bars.

There are many attractions within easy travelling distances, including Lake Titicaca, The Yungas Valley and the amazing rock formations in the Moon Valley. The state of Santa Cruz is rich in natural resources as well as tradition and folklore although the original mining centre and preserver of original relics is Oruro. Pottosi, also known as the "Imperial City", is situated at the foot of the Rich Mountains and is an area famous for its mineral wealth. In early colonial times this city was the most important and most populace on the continent, which has now made it one of the greatest historical memorials in Bolivia

Bolivia's temperate climate varies from semi tropical highs during the day to extreme cold at night. The wettest time is from November to March