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The Megaliths at Tiwanku

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June 29th 2007
We arranged a separate tour today to visit the site of Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco), Bolivia's most significant archaeological site, 72km west of La Paz. We joined another tour group, who were all very welcoming, and were doing their tour of South America travelling from north to south. They were very useful to gain a few tips for our journey onwards! First we had a tour around the museum, where E ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Tiwanaku

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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