Backpacking in Bolivia and Peru

The untouched natural beauty of the beautiful Andean mountain range, the majestic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Island are affected barely by this modern world. Andean culture, Street markets in Bolivia and sand-boarding in the Atacama Desert drive across the salt flats of Bolivia. All these beauties can be experienced comfortably in your traveling through the awe-inspiring corners of South America. Bolivia and Peru are some beautiful corners and the paradise for the hikers.

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Peru
Peru has a panoramic landscape that makes it a paradise for the hikers. Many trekkers from different corners of the world flock to this beautiful place to get the best of the taste of awe-inspiring Peru Hikes. One of the best seasons for hiking trips in Peru comes after the monsoon season. The beautiful over and the trails become clearer and more picturesque. Peru is home to some of the most iconic and classic hiking trails in the world. However, every year, there are some fresh trails that are discovered to add to the great experiences of Peru Hikes.

The Cordillera Blanca and Santa Cruz are some popular treks of Peru. These trails can take you through the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. Here you can get the taste of the high altitude trekking combined with the sub-tropical regions and glacial terrains. Chaski trail is another popular place for the backpackers.

Bolivia

In a backpacker’s tour, your next destination can be Bolivia. Your tour can reach to Potosi. This is the highest city in this world. The temperature and climate of the place can be quite extreme and the landscape is beautiful too. This country can give you a rustic feel but the tour can take you the equator. You will also get tropics filled with thick fertility and greenery. This country has a number of trekking routes to explore. It has varied terrain spanning the Andes Mountains, Amazon Basin Rainforest and the Atacama Desert. Bolivia black roads can give you the opportunity to reach your destination easily.

Bolivia

Samaipata is a beautiful place to spend your holidays in Bolivia. Swing in the hammock with a good book in the heart of the mountains is a heavenly feeling in this quite, beautiful village. To keep your feet busy, you will find a number of ranges here to explore. Bird watching, temple exploring are some great ways to enjoy here.

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It is important to take all the safety measures before visiting these beautiful places in South America. To visit the Amazon Basin, the Yellow Fever vaccine is highly recommended. This is a wise option to protect the traveler 9 months and above age. This is recommended also for travelers who are going to visit Apurimac, Ancash, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cajamarca, Piura and La Libertad. Yellow Fever is also a risk to visit some places of Bolivia and it is recommended to take the vaccine before visiting those places. Even if you are coming to Bolivia from Peru, it is more important to take the vaccine to protect yourself from the disease.