Bolivia is an outstanding travel destination, especially for those interested in adventure, culture and ecotourism. Local tour groups proliferate, with many offering hikes along the Inca Trails—the twisting roads and pathways that knitted the ancient empire together. On some outings, visitors glide along remote jungle rivers or cross the nesting grounds of hundreds of species of tropical birds. There are even tours that follow in the footsteps of "Che" Guevara.
Because Bolivia is one of the least developed countries in South America, it tends to be a little rough around the edges. This can be good news: The lack of development has preserved much of the country's wilderness and culture in ways that neighboring countries haven't been able to do. And for many travelers, those rough edges are reason enough to follow in the path of the Incas and of such legendary outlaws as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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