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Coca Museum
Postings are in Spanish but translation is available in English,Dutch, etc.
Coca leaves are typically mixed with an alkaline substance (such as lime)
and chewed into a wad that is retained in the mouth between gum and cheek
(much in the same as chewing tobacco is chewed) and sucked of its juices
From: South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz
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: La Paz
Date: May 31st 2007
La Paz South America » Bolivia » La Paz By nomad1979 May 31st 2007 La Paz La Paz is the highest capital city in the world, and is home to the world's highest golf course. The air is so thin that a well-hit shot will travel several meters farther than at sea level. It´s always amazing in poorer countries of the world how you can have a all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet for a ... read more
Date: May 31st 2007
La Paz South America » Bolivia » La Paz By nomad1979 May 31st 2007 La Paz La Paz is the highest capital city in the world, and is home to the world's highest golf course. The air is so thin that a well-hit shot will travel several meters farther than at sea level. It´s always amazing in poorer countries of the world how you can have a all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet for a ... read more
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