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Bolivia may be one of the poorest countries in South America, but its cultural wealth, the mindblowing Andean landscapes and the remnants of mysterious ancient civilisations make it a rich and exciting destination for those looking for more than postcards.

Bolivian culture has many Inca, Aymara and other indigenous influences in religion, music and clothing, depending upon the region of the country, isolation of the cultures and contact with European (Spanish) culture. The best known fiesta is the UNESCO heritage "El carnaval de Oruro". Entertainment includes football, which is the national sport, played in many street corners. Also, zoos are a popular attraction with a diverse population of interesting creatures.

Tiahuanaco is Bolivia's most significant archaeological site. It rose around 600 BC, though little is known of the people who constructed this great ceremonial centre. Megaliths weighing up to 175 tons (158725kg) are strewn around the site as if by giants in a bad mood; they include a ruined pyramid and the remains of a ritual platform.

La Paz, the highest capital city in the world, looks like a moon crater. The city is 4km (2mi) above sea level, situated on a canyon floor which shows only a hint of greenery. Fortunately, the life and colour of La Paz is found in its people and culture, not its landscape.

The city of Sucre was declared a Unesco cultural heritage site in 1991 and it doesn't take long to see why. Beautiful colonial architecture abounds, with many original buildings still intact. All buildings within the central core of the city are either whitewashed or painted white.

The Historic Centre of Potosi was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987. In the 16th century, this area was regarded as the world's largest industrial complex. The extraction of silver ore relied on a series of hydraulic mills. The site consists of the industrial monuments of the Cerro Rico, where water is provided by an intricate system of aqueducts and artificial lakes; the colonial town with the Casa de la Moneda; the Church of San Lorenzo; several patrician houses; and the barrios mitayos, the areas where the workers lived.