train cemetary in the salar de uyuni

The dizzying heights of La Paz and beyond

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June 24th 2008
Rin here: Landing in El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia quickly put our travels back into perspective and our travelling mojo has returned with gusto! We had an amazing flight from Santiago to La Paz during which the sun rose quickly as we flew ever closer to the altiplano - we even had a glimpse of the salt plains! Walking out of the airport with stunning views of the nearby snowcapped mountains we threw ... 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