Sucre

Dinosaur Hunting

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June 2nd 2008
Day 249 - Monday 26 May We arrived into Sucre about 8 ish in the morning. As were almost 3000m above sea level I´d expected it to be really cold but I´m surprised at how warm it is. I'd found some cheap accommodation on the internet so we took a taxi over. Unfortunately there wasn't room for all of us so we said goodbye to Gary and Bart who went to look for something nearby and waited to che ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Chuquisaca Department » Sucre

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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