Bolivia vs Peru
Andean neighbors with comparable high-altitude scenery, but Bolivia sees far fewer visitors.
Bolivia · 7 days
€140–280
Peru · 7 days
€700 – €1,100 (estimated, flights excluded)
Detailed comparison
Scenery — Bolivia
The Uyuni Salt Flats, altiplano and colorful lagoons found nowhere else on Earth.
Scenery — Peru
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and stunning Andean peaks.
Culture — Bolivia
A strong Aymara and Quechua presence, with La Paz feeling wonderfully authentic.
Culture — Peru
World-class Inca heritage, beautifully preserved and presented.
Hiking — Bolivia
Altiplano and volcano treks, with less established infrastructure.
Hiking — Peru
The Inca Trail and other well-set routes (book months ahead).
Accommodation — Bolivia
€8–25 per night.
Accommodation — Peru
€15–40 per night, more in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
Food prices — Bolivia
€6–15 per day.
Food prices — Peru
€10–20 per day.
Getting around — Bolivia
Cheap buses, longer journey times.
Getting around — Peru
Great tourist infrastructure but pricier, with a premium train to Machu Picchu.
The takeaway
If you've already seen (or want to skip) the Machu Picchu crowds, Bolivia offers equally striking Andean scenery with far fewer tourists and lower prices.