Canon del Inca around Tupiza

A high time in Bolivia

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June 3rd 2007
On crossing the border from Quiaca in Argentina to Villazon in Bolivia we entered a different world. Quiaca had been in sleepy siesta mode (it was 3pm) and in contrast Villazon was a hive of activity, the streets full of shops and stalls spilling out onto the pavement and people everywhere. We pushed our bikes up the main street, dodging the street sellers pushing carts of bananas, bread and empa ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Chuquisaca Department » Sucre

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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