This small South American country is one of the most remote in the world. Almost untouched by civilization, it will immerse every traveler in the era of primitiveness and introduce the mysterious Bolivia to the ancient Inca empire.
Sights (photos of some of them are presented in the article) of a multinational state with a thousand-year history tell descendants about ancient cultural traditions that the country is proud of to this day. Monuments left from bygone civilizations are of great interest to all tourists.
Sincere faith in witches
Bolivia, full of secrets, the sights of which amaze travelers with their uniqueness from around the globe, is truly an extraordinary country. It combines Native American beliefs with the basics of the Catholic religion. The belief in sorcerers and witches is so strong that the locals worship all evil spirits.
Witchcraft Market (La Paz)
One of the most unusual sights is located in the unofficial capital of the state, the city of La Paz. The main witchcraft market in the world, where they sell everything that can be used for magic rituals, makes an incredible impression on all visitors.
The atmosphere of mystery and mysticism seemed to thicken over this place, known not only to the indigenous people. People come here to buy amulets, smoking mixtures, candles, dry herbs and all kinds of unusual ingredients used in witchcraft rites. Here they sell dead embryos of llamas, bringing, according to local legends, happiness to everyone who buries the embryo in their yard.
No matter how much you want to capture yourself against the background of an occult place, doing this is strictly prohibited in order to avoid the anger and curse of local magicians.
"Dead city"
But not only this surprises travelers to Bolivia. Sights of the ancient country delighted many centuries ago the Incas, refusing to believe that the ruins of the ancient city of Tiwanaku are man-made.
Not far from La Paz is an incredible monument of an ancient civilization, bearing the name of the ancient ruined city.
The Incas revered Tiwanaku and even tried to restore the remaining monuments. And to this day, no one knows about who founded this legendary city and what happened to him. Numerous legends speak of the heyday of a unique settlement in the 3rd century AD, and to the Inca's eyes it already appeared devastated.
Mysterious architectural complex
The religious and cultural center, built on the shore of Lake Titicaca , surrounded by an artificial moat, was distinguished by an unusual architectural layout. Geometrically regular structures consisted of several complexes. The most inexplicable is Kalasasaya.
The historical sights of Bolivia, the description of which causes a lot of controversy among scientists, are an incredibly beautiful ensemble. Among them is a complex consisting of a platform with an underground structure and columns of various sizes with sculptures of human heads.
In the ruins of a state that, according to myths, was not inferior to the majestic Ancient Egypt, gigantic sculptures and the remains of ancient sacred buildings were discovered.
A trip to the city, once the former capital of a huge civilization, is remembered by everyone without exception. This is a terrific and rare opportunity to touch the forever ancient culture in the world.
Dinosaur wall
But not only man-made monuments are rich in the unique country of Bolivia. Sights created by Mother Nature are no less interesting for all foreigners.
Those who are seriously interested in archaeological sites, can not help but visit the world's only dinosaur wall, located near the city of Sucre, the height of a 30-storey building. Her age is 68 million years, and once upon a time she was the bottom of a lake to which giant dinosaurs came to get drunk.
However, after the tectonic changes that occurred in the earth's crust, the wall rose almost vertically. The sights of Bolivia, worn out by long extinct animals, were discovered in 1994. Now everyone who wants to see the five thousand tracks left is flocking here. And next to the wall, a museum was opened in which you can admire first-hand the models of dinosaurs coming to the lake.
Moon valley
Eleven kilometers from La Paz is an unusual place, reminiscent of an unusual view of a fantastic landscape. Tourists seem to explore the earth of an previously unexplored planet. The maze of the stone landscape has been corroded by torrential rains for millennia, burned out by the sun's rays and destroyed by the power of a powerful wind.
Tourists are happy to take pictures against the backdrop of colorful craters, caves and cliffs resembling a lunar surface. An unusual creation of nature gathers many inquisitive travelers, admiring the views that have no equal on earth.
A memorable trip to Bolivia
The main attractions of Bolivia are known to many since the school curriculum of geography. This high-altitude lake Titicaca, revered by the Incas as a sacred, dried salt marsh Uyuni, looking like a huge mirror, the most beautiful city of Sucre - the official capital of the state.
Bolivia, rich in historical and natural monuments, whose sights are unique, awaits those interested in the fate of ancient civilizations and all lovers of picturesque landscapes. A trip to the country is not the cheapest pleasure, but believe me, it's worth it! After visiting the places that are remembered for a lifetime, no one will regret the money spent.