Set in spectacular surroundings in the remote south of Bolivia, Tupiza is a slow paced town with an easy charm—an ideal place to spend a few days. The surrounding quebradas and red rock formations, accessible hiking routes and quaint old town feel all add to Tupiza’s charisma.

Arriving on the train to the cold wind-swept streets, you will feel like you’ve entered a Wild West frontier town. If this is indeed the case, your sentiments are not far from the truth, as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid met there fate not far from here. In recent years however, the desolate dessert feeling has given way to a warm tourism presence. The number of hotels, tour agencies and restaurants catering to gringos in Tupiza has risen dramatically, mainly due to the not-so-far Salar de Uyuni. Though Uyuni has typically been the starting point for jeep trips around Bolivia's famous Salt Flats, Tupiza is becoming increasingly well-know as an alternative start to the Southwest Circuit. Its accommodations and other offerings make the town a better option to wait for your tour to leave than desolate Uyuni, and could serve as a tourist point on its own. Horseback rides and camping trips into the surrounding area are inexpensive and worth-while; the daily city market and accessible lookout point are perfect for a day's wander. What's more, Butch Cassidy's infamy lives on, and trips up to his and the Sundance Kid's graves are offered for those keen to visit.