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First Hand Bolivia Facts

Bolivia Bella is unique: it provides facts primarily about the Eastern region of the country, specifically the Department of Santa Cruz although the huge Bolivia Facts section provides lots of country data. In addition we're currently adding information on destinations in Beni (and soon in Tarija!)

Although I'm actually an expatriate, I grew up, and have lived, worked and traveled in different parts of the country throughout the past 30 years. I'm a first-generation TCK (third culture kid), perpetual tourist, sometimes travel writer, and global nomad mom. You can read more about me here. Get my free ezine to keep up with me and all the changes and additions made to this site. You can also follow my Bolivia blog and Message Board. Welcome to Bolivia!I built this site for three reasons: 1) there are already hundreds of sites about Western Bolivia and very little has been done to promote beautiful Eastern Bolivia, 2) there are few sites written in real English, and 3) there are virtually NO sites that provide completely first hand, personally researched information. And isn't that what you really want? You'll find personal recommendations and shared experiences.

You can search for information based on what kind of traveling you do! I've gone to great lengths to include highly organized, narrowly targeted facts and information in English for tourists, businesspeople and professionals, students, volunteers, and global nomads or expatriates looking to live in Bolivia. Can't find something? Just click on the Tell Bella button. This site has over 1000 pages and is growing!

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To tour this site use the navigation bar on the left to find a section of the site that interests you. You can also click on any of the blue text links on any page of the site to visit specific sections or pages.

You will find interesting information on Bolivia's people, culture, history, geography, climate, natural resources, and more. In addition, you'll have direct access to important specific reviews and local resources on…

• Best sites for tourism and ecotourism
• Great travel agencies and favorite hotels
• Where, how and with whom to conduct business
• What it's like to live overseas as a foreigner
• Traditions, folklore, arts, entertainment and more!

You won't find hundreds of links to other sites. I’m dedicated to sharing first-hand facts only, so I add information continuously. And if I still haven't done enough to make you want to get on the first flight to the heart of South America, tell me what you're looking for! I just might have some insider's tips stashed away somewhere.

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