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The worlds most dangerous road



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Blog: Surviving the worlds most dangerous road - La Paz, Bolivia
Date: January 10th 2009

Since traveling through South America tales of the road from La Paz to Rurrenbaque have been many and varied. Most tell stories of the biting cold, aching calf muscles, sore behinds and of the stunning scenery. A few too many, however, tell stories of close shaves, sheer drops, injury and the reason why this highway has become known as the 'Death Road.' Opened around 70 years ago 'Death Road' w ... read more




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Simon Lewin
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