Bolivia 8 (inglés) (Lonely Planet)

Here's the thing about Bolivia. It's a country of vast, unspoiled contrasts. There are places so remote that you may think you've arrived on another planet, yet those places find their way into this book. Want to get lost in the wilderness, just like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? No problem. Want to stroll the streets of beautiful colonial towns full of baroque architecture? Got that too. Want to go trekking through the most rugged mountains, densest tropical forest, or hippest urban jungle? It's all here. From top quality resorts to hole-in-the-wall hostels, you can be pampered or persecuted. It's up to you. No matter what you choose to do, you'll share all this loveliness with only about 11 million other people, and a good travel guide.A country as diverse as Bolivia deserves a guide as good as this one. Truly excellent, comprehensive travel guides are hard to find, but this is one of them. There are 400 pages here dedicated to this landlocked wonder. The detail itself is awesome, from the depth of the cultural and historical content to the comprehensiveness of the numerous listings. The maps are simple and accurate, and there's enough good color photography and other content to pique your interest. The material I like to call "coaching" material - suggested itineraries, must-see lists, and "if you like" recommendations - are not just filler content, but display a real working knowledge of the country.I've used other guides to plan trips to Bolivia, namely, the Footprint guide, and it is also a good book, but it just can't compare to the richness of this volume. The Lonely Planet guide illustrates a real commitment to Bolivia as a prime destination rather than a pass-through.This book retains a lot of the original spirit of Lonely Planet as a guide for trekkers and outdoorsman, as it features many places in Bolivia that have inspired every human that has set foot on it, from Inca to Spanish to mestizo. Cultural, historical and natural contexts are fantastic, and practical information is easily accessible and honestly useful.The bottom line is that this is the best guide for Bolivia, by a wide margin, for all sorts of travelers. If you find yourself here, by all means, buy this book.

Used this book extensively and found it helpful. We did find somea a better salt flat tour than the one recommended. Other tourists were more helpful there.

I think the book is full of great info and seems to give one a good sense of Bolivia from afar. I got the e book version and hope to get down to Bolivia in person soon and see how accurate the info really is.

I have been using Lonely Planet guides for years and have always been very, very happy with them. This guide is no exception. Very useful and easy to use. Packed with great information and tips.

Great Information about Bolivia. The best part is recommended trip according your days off. Very good the information about the culture and the history. It helps to contextualize the country.

Since no one in our group of 4 speaks Spanish, we were glad we used a professional guide for Copacabana in addition to Lonely Planet.

I was very satisfied with Lonely Planet Bolivia (Travel Guide). It has given me lots of good ideas for my trip.

Nice balance of photos and information. It makes you want to see the whole country, not just the one week I will be able to spend this trip in La Paz...Cecelia

I have used the Lonely Planet books in the past and they have been very helpful to get a feel for the place before going. I would strongly recommend against sticking to the book religiously; I've never actually managed to get a room in a hotel/hostel in these books because they get sold out so quickly.Also some useful Spanish phrases in the back of the book. Learn a few of them so you don't get ripped off by some of the less honest locals.

I like Lonely Planet guides and this was no exception. I spend a lot of time before trips going through these guides to maximise the time I am there. Sorting out what excursions are must do and which are not is best done at home with plenty of time rather than under the pressure of a tourist/sales guide.

Purchased for my daughter who is visiting Bolivia next year. She is 14 and the content does not go over her head yet at the same time also seems valuable for adults. Fast delivery and good packaging.

As good as you would expect from Lonely Planet

Exactly what I expected from a Lonely Planet book- great detail, recommendations and I can't wait to get there now!