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Cycling The World's Most Dangerous Road

June 26th 2011
Does that sound ominous enough for you?! The affectionately named WMDR or ‘Death Road’ is a treacherous, long stretch of road leading from outside of La Paz to Corioca. True to its name, people have died and the road continues to claim lives each year – our guide told us that around thirty people cash out their chips here on an annual basis (including car and other road transport accidents. ... read more
South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Coroico

Bolivian Flag 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
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