Lake Titicaca

Bolivia: Lake Titicaca-Isla del Sol

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February 22nd 2007
Lake Titicaca-Isla del Sol February 22-25, 2007 Early morning we headed to the beach to get a boat to transport us to the famous Isla del Sol situated at about two hours from Copacabana. After buying our one-way ticket on a wooden boat filled with locals and travellers, we started our navigation on Lake Titicaca. Sitting outside on a bench and feeling the wind and sun against my face, I tru ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Isla del Sol

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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