278 CultureShock! Bolivia
Hidalgo Tours
Bolivar, corner of Junín, in centre of Potosí.
Tel: (2) 622-9512
Website: http://www.hidalgotours.net
Specialities include visits to Potosí mines and excursions
to Salar de Uyuni (the Uyuni salt lake).
Paititi
Av 6 de Agosto, Edificio Santa Teresa
Tel: (2) 244-0061
Seeks out unusual adventure locations.
Sky Bolivia
Calle Sagárnaga 367
Website: htp://www.skybolivia.com
Tel: (2) 231-3254
For climbing and hiking, with equipment furnished.
Terra Andina
Calle Fernando Guachalla
Tel: (2) 242-2995
Website: http://www.bolivia-travels.com
Satisfies the intellectual demands of various disciplines
of ‘ologists’, mixing on-site adventure with entirely
comfortable lodging
Transturín
Av. Arce #2678
Website: http://www.transturin.com
Tel: (2) 242-2222
Especially catamaran overnight cruises on Lake Titicaca
and other lake-related activities.RESTAURANTS
CultureShock! Bolivia opts for the minimalist rather than
encyclopaedic approach, picking out a few of the best bets
in restaurants, considering the quality-price ratio.
In most cities, a multitude of small, family-operated
restaurants offer Bolivian dishes at very reasonable prices.
In general, if you see a lot of people inside, the food is good.
For generic international food, simply fi nd the nearest fi ve
or four-star hotel. When no reservations are ever necessary,