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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... [read more]
Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... [read more] Blog: Copacabana y la isla del Sol
Date: December 12th 2006
After inly 2 days in Peru, I cross the border and enter in Bolivia. There is no bank in Copacabana but I manage to change some Chilean pesos and pay for a boat ticket for Isla del Sol where I want to spend a night. Before boarding, I have some time to wander around Copacabana, its famous church and above all its numerous shops. There's a lot to buy and it's even cheaper than in Peru! I see som ... read more
Date: December 12th 2006
After inly 2 days in Peru, I cross the border and enter in Bolivia. There is no bank in Copacabana but I manage to change some Chilean pesos and pay for a boat ticket for Isla del Sol where I want to spend a night. Before boarding, I have some time to wander around Copacabana, its famous church and above all its numerous shops. There's a lot to buy and it's even cheaper than in Peru! I see som ... read more
