Hello Bolivia, Goodbye Peru

Adios Peru, Hola Bolivia!

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January 30th 2006
We checked out of the hotel in Puno, and drove 2 hours to the Peru / Bolivia border. My first border crossing, got our passports checked and stamped, and walked across the bridge from Peru to Bolivia. Another hour or so drive, and another excursion, this time to Bolivias' most ancient ruin, the site of Tiwanaku. The Tiwanaku's date back earlier than the Incans, and there were some interesting ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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