The Second Highest City in the World

La Paz

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June 8th 2006
Well our bus journey from Puno to La Paz was pleasant and really scenic. Other than the nerve racking experience at the borders, we had no problem. The drive took us all along Lake Titicaca which was beautiful! Unfortunately we had to head straight to the British Embassy first thing on the Friday morning, so stopping and spending a leisurely few days on the lake was out of the question. (Isla ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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