Bolivia sees tourism as a route out of extreme poverty. The Andean nation is well-known for its poverty, with typical family earnings around $100 per month. This applies to around 70% of the whole nation. Bolivia boasts some of the world's most beautiful national parks, which are funded mostly privately due to the lack of money. However, the government has stated its plans to invest around $200 million over the next 5 years to enhance the tourism industry, thus reducing levels of poverty. Read more at:http://www.tourism-review.com/top_weekly_full.php?id=197.