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Sorata: Often described as having the most beautiful setting in Bolivia , this sleepy town sits at an elevation of almost 2700m (8856ft) in a valley beneath the towering snowcapped peaks of Illampú (6362m/20,867ft) and Ancohuma (6427m/21,080ft). The lush valley and vegetation attract a steady stream of travelers, nearly all of whom fall in love with the place. Most visitors make the 10km (6mi) walk to Gruta de San Pedro to see the cave and underground lake.
Tupiza: Tupiza, located in the heart of some of Bolivia 's most spectacular countryside, is a real gem for anyone who loves desert landscapes. It's a young, cultured city which lies in the narrow valley of the Río Tupiza. It is surrounded by the rugged Cordillera de Chichas, whose attractions include multi-hued rocks, mountains, chasms, clear rivers, cactus forests, brilliant skies and wide open spaces.
Laguna Colorada: Fiery red lake in the far southwest of Bolivia (a remote highland area surrounded by a surreal treeless landscape spotted with gentle hills) which resemble spilt chocolate sundaes. Bird watchers will be interested in the rare James' flamingos that inhabit the lake. Temperatures drop below -20°C (-4°F), but the bitterly cold air is heavily perfumed with the scent of yareta , a shrub used as a fuel. Fifty kilometers (31mi) south of the lake is the 4800m (15,745ft) Sol de Mañana, where a geyser, bubbling mud pools and hellish fumaroles fart and belch stinky sulfurous fumes into the fresh mountain air.
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