Tupiza was my first introduction to Bolivia (minus the border crossing). This little town nestled at 2900 meters above sea level, enclosed by a rainbow spectrum of mountains lies peacefully in a gorgeous desert region...

I'll be honest with you, I'm not the biggest fan of border crossings overland. Initially really hesitant as a solo traveller to cross into Bolivia from Argentina, however, I decided to give it a shot. If you're starting in Salta or one of the northern Argentinian towns in Jujuy, here's what you need to know...