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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: Days of dust and salt
Date: July 3rd 2006
Finally our high desert tour of South Western Bolivia... lakes, volcanoes, hot springs, GEEZERS and much more! Even got to see two ancient cemetaries with personal driver and cook to boot! (Sean guest-writing)... While most tours of the Southwest start from Uyuni, circumstances found us in Tupiza, to the south, and it turned out that you could start the tour from there too - works better, because ... read more
Date: July 3rd 2006
Finally our high desert tour of South Western Bolivia... lakes, volcanoes, hot springs, GEEZERS and much more! Even got to see two ancient cemetaries with personal driver and cook to boot! (Sean guest-writing)... While most tours of the Southwest start from Uyuni, circumstances found us in Tupiza, to the south, and it turned out that you could start the tour from there too - works better, because ... read more
