Bolivia

Musical instruments. Bolivian artists make unique instruments that look as good as they sound. The charango is a stringed-mandolin made of armadillo-shell or wood and traditionally carried by llama herders, and the quenca is an Inca flute made of wood or bamboo. Try the Calle Sagarnaga market in La Paz or the Sunday market in Tarabuco.

Hats. Due to the high altitude of the Andes, the sun in Bolivia is intense, and hats (over 100 different styles) are a necessity. Look for the brown or grey felt bombin (bowler hats) of the Aymara women of La Paz; the white straw top hat of Quechua women of Cochabamba; or the stovepipe-shaped hat of the women of Potosi. Find hundreds of hats of different styles, materials, and colors in markets across the country, including Calle Sagarnaga market in La Paz.

Textiles. Historically, the Aymara Indians of the Bolivian Altiplano were known for their quality woven goods. Although factory-made goods are replacing traditional woven crafts, travelers can still find alpaca or llama-wool blankets, ponchos, and other clothing dyed with brilliant colors. Look for textiles in Bolivia's best weaving villages, including Calcha, Tarabuco, Charazani, Sica Sica, and Calamarca.