Bolivia Travel Guide for Anglers – Adventures Beyond the Amazon
We’ll admit it -- Bolivia wasn’t originally on our fishing travel radar. We’ve explored Brazil multiple times, have Argentina locked into the calendar, and keep dreaming about Colombia and Guyana. But when a trusted friend raved about Caño Negro Fishing Lodge, we knew we had to see what we’d been missing.
As we prepare for our upcoming visit to the Bolivian Amazon, we’ve gone down the rabbit hole researching the country’s food, culture, and natural beauty—and it’s clear that Bolivia offers far more than incredible fishing.
While this first trip will be a quick one (about a week), we’re already planning a longer return. From jaw-dropping landscapes to bucket-list adventures, here are five must-see Bolivian experiences we can’t wait to explore—and that we think fellow anglers and travelers will love, too.
Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni)
The world’s largest salt flat is an otherworldly expanse of white that becomes a perfect mirror after rain. I just want to explore, but as Hanna develops her photography skills I believe it’ll be a great opportunity to experiment with some surreal reflection and perspective shots.
On this trip we’ll fly through Santa Cruz de la Sierra, but next time we hope to make a side trip to Bolivia’s high-altitude capital, which appears to be alive with color and chaos. We’ll ride the “Mi Teleférico” network of cable cars and enjoy majestic views of the Andes. We’ll also visit the Witches’ Market, which offers a glimpse into local folklore.
Admit it, the name still makes you laugh (like a ketchup bottle mid-fart), but the world’s highest navigable lake appears to be gorgeous – and it features the island of the Sun (Isla del Sol) which is rich with Incan ruins and hiking trails, offering a mix of history, nature and serenity.
This is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, teeming with wildlife. We’ll hope to see jaguars, monkeys, macaws, and pink river dolphins. Of course, we’ll get a taste of that while we’re fishing, but sometimes it’s nice to not have the distraction of a rod and reel.
The “other capital” is known for its colonial architecture and mild climate. Sucre is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “La Ciudad Blanca” (The White City”) features not only history, but also markets and archaeological sites – it’s also the country’s chocolate capital.
If that’s not enough to fill your itinerary, consider adding:
Potosí and the Cerro Rico Mines – once one of the richest cities in the world, where silver built empires.
Tiwanaku Archaeological Site – pre-Incan ruins offering a deep dive into ancient Andean civilizations.
Samaipata & El Fuerte – a laid-back mountain town with mysterious ruins, waterfalls, and access to Amboró National Park.
If Bolivia looks like your kind of adventure, stay tuned — we expect we’ll be planning a hosted trip back to Caño Negro Fishing Lodge. Whether you’re an avid angler or just along for the wildlife, food, and culture, we’d love to have you join us on a future expedition.
