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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: Blazing through Bolivia
Date: May 1st 2009
After Uyuni, it was off to Potosi. Potosi is the capital of the department of Potosi in Bolivia. It is claimed to be the highest city in the world at a nominal 4,090 m (13,420 feet). Good thing we were acclimated because we were higher on our salt flats tour. Still, this was a pretty high city. I got winded just walking up hill or waking up the stairs to our room. It was founded in 1546 as a minin ... read more
Date: May 1st 2009
After Uyuni, it was off to Potosi. Potosi is the capital of the department of Potosi in Bolivia. It is claimed to be the highest city in the world at a nominal 4,090 m (13,420 feet). Good thing we were acclimated because we were higher on our salt flats tour. Still, this was a pretty high city. I got winded just walking up hill or waking up the stairs to our room. It was founded in 1546 as a minin ... read more
