La Paz

La Paz, My New Favorite City

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September 28th 2007
So new favorite city may be a bit biased, because I happened to find the right crowd, but I don´t think it is totally biased. I arrived in La Paz with Catherine and plans of a grand trek and not much else. I have yet to do this grand trek as I have been to busy climbing. On my first day as I was searching for a good outfit to guide us for Huayana Potosi and I managed to meet the right guide, ... 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