Music Museum

La Paz, Bolivia

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May 31st 2013
La Paz is one of Bolivia´s capitals (Sucre is the other), and it takes a bit of getting used to. Firstly it is 3660m above sea level, and we did it in one day from Arica (sea level) in 10 hours by bus. Just walking up 5 stairs takes your breath away and as La Paz is in a valley you always have to go uphill at some point, the pollution doesn´t help either. Secondly I did a lot of research before ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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