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The closest thing to being on another planet ...

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April 8th 2009
...or in between earth and heaven is being on the Salt Flats of Uyuni tour in southwestern Bolivia. It is a tour completed entirely in a 4x4 jeep. It is one of the most surreal, magical, and beautiful experiences I have had on this trip. The breathtaking scenery included multicolored altiplano lakes filled with wild flamingoes, snow covered volcano peaks, gushing geyers, natural hot springs, ancie ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Salar de Uyuni

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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