Sergio Ballivian was born in La Paz, Bolivia, a city high in the Andes. Growing up among mountains, jungles, and deserts, he developed an early fascination with geography, adventure, and photography—a passion that has shaped his life’s work. He studied Outdoor Pursuits at the University of Calgary, focusing on mountaineering, logistics, and conservation. From 1991 to 1996, he worked in the Photo Department at National Geographic, gaining deep insight into the craft of visual storytelling.
In 1994, he launched Explore Bolivia, pioneering commercial mountain biking and river expeditions. Two years later, he founded Sergio Photo Tours to lead photographers into Bolivia’s remote landscapes. Over the past 30 years, his tours have expanded across the Andes and Amazon in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Sergio is the author of two photography books, with a third in progress about Bolivia's Andes Mountains. He splits his time between Colorado and South America. Learn more at www.sergiophoto.comor www.sergiophototours.com.
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