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Bonita Bolivia

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September 9th 2009
Before arriving in Bolivia we had heard excellent reports from other travelers who had told us that it had been their favorite country throughout their travels in South America. With this in mind, we began our trip with high expectations, and so far have not been disappointed. After arriving in Copacabana and spending a night there, we witnessed the extraordinary spectacle of ‘El virgin de Copo ... 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