Chaos in La Paz

24 hours in La Paz

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July 27th 2008
After one too many nights in the instantly forgettable Uyuni we spent the day trying to find working internet and checking up on our bus. The first time we checked we were met with a worried lady telling us that the bus had not arrived and might not leave that day. As it was 10am and our bus was due to leave at 8pm we were not overly concerned. The second time we checked we were told the bus ha ... 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