Dining in style La Paz

Bargins, buses and altitude in Bolivia

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May 12th 2006
We arrive on the Bolivian side of Desaguadero where there are rows of buses with drivers trying to get us to board them. We had a bit of hesitation though because our packs would have been tied precariously on top with a huge pile of sacks. So we ended up getting a taxi with a nice looking driver and a Peruvian couple. They were going to La Paz to buy supplies for a shop and they pointed things ou ... read more

South America » Bolivia

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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