Bolivia, border country of Peru, will enchant you just as much with its incredible landscapes.  From La Paz to Atacama, passing through the famous Uyuni salar, it will be wide and huge free space surrounding you, all along your route in Bolivia.

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Time difference

In Bolivia you will have to count one hour less of time difference, which means 5 hours difference during winter and 6 during summer. There is no time difference with Canada!

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The language 

Just like in Peru, the official language is spanish, but you will still be able to hear bolivians speakig Queshua.

 

Currency

The national currency is the boloviano - Bs. 

For your information:

                        1 euros = 7,80 Bolivianos

                        1 Usd = 6,92 Bolivianos      

 

The budget

Bolivia is one of the country with the lowest travelling costs of all south America.

To give you an idea, he are the prices of certain products of every day life:

 

A meal  in a good average restaurant, 100 bolivianos for a complete one

 

A 2 liter water bottle 4,5  Bolivianos

 

A fresh orange juice sold in the streets for 3 Bolivianos

 

A typical Bolivian sweater  100 bolivianos

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The climat

Like in Peru, the climate in Bolivia can change from one region to another. For example, during your excursion in the Uyuni Salar, your nights might be fresh, temperatures vary from 10 to 15 degrees celcius, except from june to september where they go from 4 to 12 degrees.

In La Paz, the temperatures are rather fresh all year long, around 11 degrees celcius. On the opposite, ar Copacabana (border with Peru) and in Amazonia, lowest temperatures will be 20-25 degrees celcius. It's important to prepare your luguage knowing all this! Leave room for your sweaters and socks next to your shorts and tee shirts, they will come in handy!