Street scene, La Paz

Chilling (literally) in La Paz

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April 19th 2008
I'm not entirely sure what I was expecting La Paz to be like - but it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. It's basically a modern city, very noisy and dirty, which is a shame because it ought to be beautiful. Its setting, in the middle of a canyon, in sight of the snow covered Cordillera Real, is gorgeous - when you can see it. Mostly the view is obscured by the 1960s and 70s tower blocks on t ... 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