Spanish In Sucre, Bolivia

Sandwiched between Peru, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Chile and straddling the Andes, Bolivia is known as the "Tibet of the Americas" because it is the highest and most isolated of the Andean nations.

About twice the size of Spain, Bolivia possesses nearly every possible climate and terrain from the snow-capped peaks of over 21,000 feet / 6400 meters to the semi-tropical lowlands, and the steaming jungles of the Bolivian Amazon Basin. Unfortunately, the country became landlocked in 1880 when it lost its sea coast to Chile in the Pacific War.

Offsetting this one missing element is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable inland sea in the world, boasting crystal blue waters, reed boats and islands known for pre-Colombian ruins.

Besides great scenery, Bolivia offers the opportunity to see a variety of exotic birds, plants, insects, and animals due to its relatively sparse population, lack of development and diverse geography.