Vast landscapes

San Pedro to Uyuni - Salt Flats

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September 4th 2008
Our 4 day jeep journey was filled with lots of driving so for this blog we will just give you a few interesting facts about our journey through the Altiplano desert and salt flats where Bolivia meets the sky. • Uyuni salt flats are a vast 12 000m2 • The temperature can drop to a chilling -15degrees while during the day it can reach up to 40 degrees • 16 000 years ago th ... read more

South America » Bolivia

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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