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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: El Chicos del Cumbre
Date: August 10th 2006
- La Paz - Huayna Potosi The plan was originally to head straight back to Arequipa but we decided to take a slight detour through Bolivia and do a quick hike just north of La Paz. However, in order to do this hike we needed to purchase a topographical map (milluni (5945 ii) ). Our “Bradt trekking guide” listed a couple of the IGM (Instituto Geografico Militar) offices in La Paz. So: 10 o ... read more
Date: August 10th 2006
- La Paz - Huayna Potosi The plan was originally to head straight back to Arequipa but we decided to take a slight detour through Bolivia and do a quick hike just north of La Paz. However, in order to do this hike we needed to purchase a topographical map (milluni (5945 ii) ). Our “Bradt trekking guide” listed a couple of the IGM (Instituto Geografico Militar) offices in La Paz. So: 10 o ... read more
