Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Salt plains, desert and the tango

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November 1st 2006
We've done loads since we last updated the blog, so here is a quick run down for you. After reading back over our blog entries, I realised every one has reference to Matthew either throwing up or pooing himself! I would like to say that me writing this one will avoid that, however... From Tupiza (Bolivia) we booked a four day tour to Salar de Uyni, the largest area of salt plains in the world. It ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Salar de Uyuni

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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