I think the subreddit is in English, so I will keep this thread in english. I speak spanish, though, so your answers can also be in spanish if it is more convenient for you.
So I am thinking of traveling to Bolivia this summer. I am from Germany and have lived in Colombia for a time, so I know how the clock ticks over there. Bolivia, however, I don't know yet.
I will be in Bogotá and will go to Bolivia from there to Santa Cruz and I will also fly out to Bogotá and then go back to Germany. Overall, I think I will have around 4,5 to 5 weeks in Bolivia. My plan right now is to go to Santa Cruz and stay there for a few days, get to know the surroundings and stuff like that. After that I want to go to Sucre, from there to Uyuni and from there to La Paz. After La Paz, I'd like to go to Titicaca lake and then make my way up to Peru to Cusco and maybe Choquequirao. If time allows I would also like to got to the Peruvian pacific coast.
My question to you guys now is: Is that realistic regarding safety, travel times etc?
Things I'd like to include are:
- see a bolivian coffee plantation (and drink lots of coffee)
- have a view at the cordillera from a place that is not that high in the mountains
- maybe visit the amazonian part of Bolivia
- meet locals
- not hanging around too much with other tourists
- do the famous downhill bike tour
- taste as much different food as possible
- get to know the culture and the places I'm at
- get to know some history
- see a lot of nature (and cities)
- to hike a bit
So I know my plan above might be a bit too much, but I'd gladly appreciate some help and thoughts about my travel plans. Feel free to criticize, but please keep it friendly.
I would also be open for some secret tips and locations. Everything you can drop.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Edit: how about safety? I heard Bolivia is relaxed, but I'd rather ask.