High School Study Abroad in Bolivia
A landlocked nation in the heart of South America, Bolivia is often overlooked as a potential destination for high school programs abroad. Yet, this small country of 10 million people packs a big punch; it encompasses one of the most linguistically, ethnically, and geographically diverse regions of the entire continent. High school programs in Bolivia are a fantastic way to delve deeply into the local culture and language, while having the adventure of a lifetime. From the Andes to the Amazon, the opportunities for exploration in Bolivia will not disappoint.

1 High School Trips to Bolivia

Where There Be Dragons
Bolivia: Spanish Language Immersion in the Andes (Summer)
Immerse yourself in the Andes: perform a ritual ceremony for Pach...
Popular Providers
A Guide to High School Programs Abroad in Bolivia
Locations
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Bolivia’s largest city and and main node of economic activity. Straddled along the banks of the Pirai River in the Eastern reaches of the country, Santa Cruz is one of the world’s fastest growing cities and a magnet for ambitious business-minded people from all over the continent. With many impressive museums, theaters, and art galleries, it is a thriving cultural hotspot as well.
While Santa Cruz may officially be the country’s largest city, La Paz has an even larger metropolitan area of over 2 million inhabitants. It is also the seat of the Bolivian government, despite the fact that Sucre is the official capital. La Paz is settled at an altitude of nearly 12,000 feet in the Altiplano of the Andes, providing an unparalleled amount of scenic beauty. It also happens to be the highest administrative capital in the world!
Many high school programs in Bolivia will include travel throughout several regions of the country, so you will not necessarily have to settle on just one location. Other destinations that may be on your high school program itinerary may include cities such as Cochabamba and Sucre. It is also quite common for high school programs in Bolivia to include travel to more rural areas of the country, to give students a taste of the quieter side of Bolivian life away from the big cities.
Popular Searches

to get exclusive discounts on meaningful travel programs!