Copacabana

Bolivia: Lake Titicaca-Copacabana

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February 19th 2007
Lake Titicaca, Copacabana February 19-21, 2007 What a relief to finally see the water and hear the waves along the shore! Despite the fact that Titicaca is actually a lake, its impressive superficy makes you think it is an ocean! The colourful fishermen boats were floating along the shore, small green mountains were surrounding the village, and fresh marine air were filling my lungs... Bes ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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