This trip was originally planned for 2017, but hurricanes Irma and Maria forced us to cancel. Fortunately, Bolivian visas remain valid for ten years, so we didn’t have to worry about replacing them.

Our journey began in Lima, Peru, where we spent a few days before flying to La Paz, Bolivia. Please note that these postings are in reverse order; the trip commenced in Lima and concluded in Cusco.

Both Peru and Bolivia boast stunning landscapes and remarkable man-made structures, ranging from pre-Columbian to colonial architecture.

We were fortunate to visit during carnival season, experiencing vibrant celebrations in several cities. Additionally, the rainy season created amazing mirror effects in the Salar de Uyuni.

While this was their summer, and Lima on the Pacific coast was relatively warm, much of our trip took place at high altitudes, which made it quite chilly. Both of us experienced headaches due to altitude sickness, as acclimatizing takes some time.

We enjoyed the our trip and found both the Peruvians and Bolivians pleasant and helpful.