La Paz, El Alto

Kikaz and Monaz in La Paz!

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August 23rd 2008
As we were descending into La Paz we were met by a breathtaking view. Kiki saw it first and exclaimed "MONIA, LOOOOK!!!". Everyone on the bus turned and looked and for a few minutes all we could hear were the sounds of camera shutters. It was beautiful how the buildings seemed to be clinging to the steep slopes surrounding the city. We stayed for 10 days and really liked it. On our second day (t ... 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