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Salt flats and the city that never seems to sleep

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May 28th 2013
Having arrived in Uyuni mid afternoon after a bumpy bus ride, quickly located a decent hostel, we ventured out to the "happening" town that is Uyuni to find a tour for the next day. The town seemed to consist only of tour company's offering various trips out to see the famous salt flats, but having spoken to several other travellers it appeared they all provide the same things so the mission w ... 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