View of Lake Titicaca in Copacabana

Day 51 - First Glimpse of Lake Titicaca

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May 12th 2010
After breakfast we headed off in search of Parque Mirador Laikakota for views across the city. Time didn't allow for this though, and we took a relaxing walk down the prado.. or so we thought. On our way back up the hill we were met by protests coming in both directions! Protesting is apparently a favourite past-time of Bolivians, and we have definitely seen this here and across South America. One ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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