Bolivia’s old silver-mining city of Potosí.
Photographer: Aizar Raldes/AFP/Getty ImagesBolivia Seeks a $3 Billion Tourism Boost to Revive Its Crumbling Economy
Long known for mining and fossil fuels, the Andean nation is now eyeing its natural resources as a way to attract foreign visitors — and hard currency.
Bolivia has stood out as a mining giant since the colonial era, and later became a major exporter of natural gas. As it emerges from two decades of socialist rule, the Andean nation is now looking to make its mark as a tourist destination.
The new government is hoping the country’s diverse geography, rich history and cultural depth can help it attract foreign travelers and, with them, the dollars Bolivia’s crumbling economy urgently needs.