Customize a Trip to Bolivia
Our programs are based out of either La Paz or Cochabamba, but usually also travel to rural areas.
Location
Bolivia is immersed in the struggle for social change and defense of indigenous and resource rights, so it offers a magnificent cross-cultural educational opportunity. Bolivia is also exciting because it is the only country in the Americas under indigenous leadership. There are about 37 different ethnic groups living in the country, and the three largest groups are: Aymara, Quechua, and Guarani. The Afro-Bolivian culture also plays an important role in the country.
Possible Program Themes
- Economic globalization
- U.S. relations
- Aymara Spirituality, Culture and Identity
- Sustainable Development and Fair Trade
- Ecotourism and the Environment
- Education
- Health and Human Rights
- Women/Gender Issues
- Liberation Theology
- Migration
- Indigenous Communities
- Afro-Bolivian Culture
Potential Lectures/Visits
- Meet with US Embassy or AID officials to hear about US policy in Bolivia
- Hear political parties’ views on the topics like education and development
- Learn about World Bank development policies
- Speak with Business Association Members about their views
- Spend the day in an indigenous community and learn about their education programs
- Share a cultural evening at a university, including Bolivian folk dancing
- Visit a banana/coca plantation
- Participate in an Aymara ritual and ceremony
- Visit to the Tiahuanacu Inca ruins
- Meet with representatives from the women’s movement and emerging women’s organizations
- Trip to Lake Titicaca
- Visit to the United Nations Mission in Bolivia
Staff
Program staff from one of our sites design seminars to Bolivia and accompany groups there. We do not have permanent staff based in Bolivia.Accommodations
Lodging is in modest hotels or guest houses.What's the next step?
One of our staff can help provide you with information to help you with your application. They can also help you to plan your theme, itinerary, and will develop brochures for your group.
Our staff can also arrange travel for you. Some groups also arrange their own travel.
To take the next step, please call our office or go to our sponsor a trip page.
