A tunnel in solid rock

4am arrival

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August 15th 2007
The train to Tupiza arrived at 4 am, a really unusual time of day to be looking for accommodation. Across the road from the railway station is a really nice hotel called Hotel Mitru Anexo which had a room for us, a good hot shower and then a sleep. Turpiza is a really nice town, has an easy feel, we had a walk around and booked a tour to have a look at the canyons the next day. Tupiza is near ... 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