Colibri Camping

This close to La Paz, not spending a day (or two, or three) in the Bolivian administrative capital would be a capital offence. Just half an hour’s drive from the site, visit vibrant and thriving markets, wander colourful streets packed with museums and cafés, explore museums of art, music, archaeology and cocaine, and stumble upon tours and tastings at the country’s first craft distillery. Falling for the city is a little bit inevitable, so be sure to see this new crush from all angles. Claim a spot on the cable car network that starts 40 minutes from base to get sweeping views over the city and valley, or make the 45-minute journey to Devil’s Tooth mountain for hikes, views and fab photos of a rugged volcanic landscape. Closer to the site, pay a call to some Bolivian and Andean locals – pumas, llamas, alpacas, jaguars, sheep and pigs – at the Zoológico Municipal Vesty Pakos Sofro, five minutes away, or set sights far further afield by asking the team (led by owners Emma and Rolando) to help organise excursions and tours or help get tickets to the Uyuni Salt Flats, the Bolivian Amazon and the stunning Lake Titicaca (two hours from base).