Isla de los Pescadores

Cactus filled island in the middle of the salt flats. Also known as the house of the inca because it was halfway between one side of the flats and the other and played an important stopover when crossing these inhospitable lands.

In the dreams of Salvador Dali

February 4th 2007
Crossing the broder from Argentina to Bolivia is unlike anything I have ever encountered before. The contrast between the two countries is stark and the immdiate change in atmosphere is incredible. The first thing you notice are the two 12 year old boys working behing the customs counter upon entering Bolivia. No joke, these two fellows were handing out entry stamps and inspecting passports lik ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department

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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