Isla de los Pescadores

Salar de Uyuni

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October 14th 2007
The Salar de Uyuni, the worlds largest salt flat at an altitude of 3600m. The best way to see it is by a 3 day tour, which can be arranged in the small town of Uyuni. I arrived in Uyuni with Matt, an english guy I had met in Potosi, and we were offered a good deal as soon as we stepped off the bus. $70 for a three day tour, all inclusive. Got to love the cheap prices in Bolivia! So the next ... read more

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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