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Salar de Uyuni

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November 10th 2007
The world´s largest salt flats were definately on our list of things to do in Tupiza. They sit at an average height of 3600m, but climb to altitudes of 5000m (surrounded by volcanoes and mountains which are much higher). The Salar de Uyuni is a massive 12,000 sq km. We had seen amazing pictures from other travellers, and had been told many times that it was THE thing to do in Bolivia. Lots ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department

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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