Rurrenabaque

A tropical place

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July 21st 2006
Rurrenabaque is a little tropical town, really tranquil, and is totally different from the Altiplano high mountain area of La Paz. Cars are not common here, and people usually travel by 2 wheels - bikes or motorbikes. It lies in Bolivia's amazon basin, and from here people organize pampa and jungle tours to see some nature and wildlife. The way I got to Rurrenabaque was not unusual - an airpl ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » Rurrenabaque

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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