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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]
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] Blog: Carnaval
Date: February 23rd 2009
Bolivia is close to Brasil so now you think we have the same Carnaval. Bolivia has also big parades but in their own way. See for yourself. We sorted out a bit of pictures. Saturday the 23th of february we went veryyyyyyyyy early with a bus to Oruro (a city 3 hours from La Paz). We decided not to go with our own car because parking would be crazy they told us. We bought ourselves a package with a ... read more
Date: February 23rd 2009
Bolivia is close to Brasil so now you think we have the same Carnaval. Bolivia has also big parades but in their own way. See for yourself. We sorted out a bit of pictures. Saturday the 23th of february we went veryyyyyyyyy early with a bus to Oruro (a city 3 hours from La Paz). We decided not to go with our own car because parking would be crazy they told us. We bought ourselves a package with a ... read more
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