Day 2

Tupiza and the salt flats of Bolivia

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April 5th 2007
Massive culture shock crossing the border into Bolivia. The altitude literally takes your breath away - over 3000 metres high. Interesting first experience of Bolivian buses - apparently it doesn't matter that the tyre has a huge hole in it we were told when we expressed concern. 20 minutes into the journey though the engine fell out of the bottom - that did matter. We sat on the side of ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Tupiza

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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