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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: Chow Bolivia...Hola Argentina
Date: July 23rd 2012
I spent my first day in Potosi organizing a mine tour for the following day and also a tour of Salar del Uyuni (Salt Flats). Once I was all organized I had a look around what was once a booming silver mining town, which since losing its well has still maintained a quaint appeal to it. I met Jana, from the Czech Republic at my hostel and we got dinner, organizing to meet up in Uyuni and possibly do ... read more
Date: July 23rd 2012
I spent my first day in Potosi organizing a mine tour for the following day and also a tour of Salar del Uyuni (Salt Flats). Once I was all organized I had a look around what was once a booming silver mining town, which since losing its well has still maintained a quaint appeal to it. I met Jana, from the Czech Republic at my hostel and we got dinner, organizing to meet up in Uyuni and possibly do ... read more
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