Bolivian Collection (#9)

Bolivia Tiwanaku Site
BOLIVIA. Tiahuanaco. Sculpted head, 8th-10th c. A.D. Tihuanaco culture. Sculpture on rock

TIAHUANACO: RAIN. Drawing of the rain image, autumn equinox, from the sun door at Tiahuanaco, Bolivia

Bolivia, South America - Stone statue at Tiwanaku
A Bolivian man leaning up against a figurative statue at Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco / Tiahuanacu) - a Pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia, South America. Date: circa 1910s

Miner of the Huanchaca Mining Company of Bolivia. Date: circa 1904

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Painted Desert - A landscape that could have inspired Salvador Dhali in the Bolivian Southern Altiplano

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Laguna Colorada. Flamingoes flock on the Laguna Coloroda otherwise know as the coloured lake

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Laguna Verde. Tourist trip 4x4s parked near Laguna Verde and Volcan Licancabur

Devil mask, the Devil dance (La Diablada), carnival, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Portrait of a Tobas warrior during carnival called The Devil Dance (La Diablada), Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana, Bolivia, seen here in the 19th century. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Salar de Uyuni, worlds largest salt flat, Potosi, Bolivia
Monument to the Dakar Rally at Salar de Uyuni, the worlds largest salt flat; Potosi Department, Bolivia

Pink Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in early morning light and haze; Potosi, Bolivia

Yellow Flower Against A Blue Sky; Bolivia

Calla Lily; Boliva

Cacti And Salt Flat

Condorri Peak And Lake

Reflection In Uyuni Salt Flat

Crucifix At Basilica Of Our Lady Of Copacabana

Peacock In Full Display Mode Attempting To Attract A Mate; Santa Cruz, Bolivia

A Bee Is Busy Pollenating Flowers As It Goes About Its Job Collecting Pollen; Bolivia

Benjamin Pio Blanco Unzueta (1832-1902). Bolivian poet and journalist. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

MENDOZA, Alonso de (16th century). Spanish captain, conquistador, and the founder of the city of Nuestra Se񯲡 de La Paz, current capital city of Bolivia. Oil

POTOSI SILVER MINE, 1581. The first printed view of the silver-mining town of Potosi in Bolivia. Woodcut from Augustin de Zarates The Strange and Delectable History of the Discoverie

A 4x4 on the Southwest Circuit Tour, Rio Blanco, Bolivia, South America

Indigenous reed boat on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
Totora reeds have been used by various pre-Columbian South American civilizations to build reed boats. The boats, called balsa, vary in size from small fishing canoes to thirty meters long

The ruins of Tiwanaku - Bolivia
The ruins of Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) - Bolivia. An important pre-Columbian archaeological site in the west of the country, Tiwanaku flourishing as the ritual

Church with idols from Tiwanaku, Bolivia
Church built ith stone and stele idols from Tiwanaku, Bolivia. Tiwanaku (sometimes Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu) is an important Pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Uyuni Highlands. Fumaroles and Geysers at the Sol de Manana in the Uyuni Highlands

Bolivia, Potosi Department, Antonio Quijarro Province, Uyuni, View of the train cemetery

Bolivia, Potosi Departmant, Sur Lipez Province, Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, Abandoned Flamingo Eggs on the shore of the Laguna Colorada

Dancer in Traditional Costume, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Twilight over the Salar de Uyuni, Southern Altiplano, Bolivia

Plurinational Legislative Assembly on Plaza Murillo, La Paz, Bolivia

Dancers in Traditional Costume, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Festival, Copocabana, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Panorama of Laguna Colorado, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni, South West Bolivia

Portrait of a woman, Bolivia

The striking turquoise waters of Laguna Verde with the perfect cone of Volcan Licancabur 5868 m rising above it. The distinctive green colour of the water is due to the high concentration of arsenic

At sunset a cloud is painted pink by the last rays of the sun over the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world

A vehicle drives across the crusted salt of the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world

A striking cactus in the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - local legend says that cacti with arms are female and those with a single trunk are male

A tourist looks at the Arbol de Piedra or Stone Tree, one of the rock outcrops of the so-called Rock Forest that rise above the altiplano

Madeira-Mamore Railway: On the Bolivia-Brazil frontier: Bolivian officers and soldiers, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Bolivia, c1910

View of Tiahuanaco, near Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, c1880. The area was the centre of the Tiwanaku culture which flourished between c400 and c1000

La Paz, Bolivia, c1900s

Water carriers, Bolivia, 1911

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"Bolivia: A Land of Stunning Diversity and Natural Wonders" Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of downtown La Paz, Bolivia's bustling capital city located in South America. Marvel at the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Huayna Potosi as it majestically towers over Mount Chacaltaya, offering breathtaking views of the Cordillera Real range in Bolivia's Andes region. Witness the powerful phenomenon known as a Gas Blow-out, reminding us of nature's raw power and unpredictability in Bolivia. Discover the inspiring story behind Bolivia's cholita climbers, strong women defying stereotypes to conquer some of the world's highest peaks. Encounter the adorable Southern Viscacha or Mountain Viscacha species thriving amidst Potosi's stunning landscapes in Bolivia. Explore ancient history through intricate drawings like Tiahuanaco Figure found on each side artifacts, revealing fascinating insights into their rich cultural heritage. Stand before monolithic steles from Tiwanaku, remnants that speak volumes about an advanced civilization that once thrived near La Paz, Bolivia. Be captivated by Salar de Uyuni salt flat where cones of salt are stacked against a surreal backdrop—Bolivia’s Southern Altiplano offers unparalleled natural beauty. Experience authentic traditions with Aymara Indians who proudly preserve their indigenous culture and contribute to Bolivia’s diverse tapestry. Venture into Sol de Manana geysers—a geothermal field situated at an astonishing height of 5000 meters—offering a glimpse into Bolivia’s volcanic wonders. Gaze upon the harmonious coexistence between urban life and nature as you take in panoramic views encompassing both La Paz cityscape and majestic Mount Illampu. Intriguingly diverse and home to South America’s highest capital city, Bolivia beckons with its captivating landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and extraordinary natural phenomena.