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Joining The 4,000 Metre Club

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April 17th 2014
Geo: -16.4983, -68.146La Paz is simply breath-taking, and that's before you even leave the confines of the hotel. Sitting between 10,500 and 13,500 ft above sea level, la Paz makes a legitimate claim to being the highest capital city in the world. We have been at relatively high altitudes for some time now, and yet even moderate physical exertion can still leave you gasping. The lack of ... 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