La Paz street near Plaza Avaroa

The other side of La Paz

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April 29th 2009
Before we came to Bolivia, we initially didn't even plan to visit La Paz, because of the fact that this must probably be the most misrepresented city in South America. This is what we were led to expect by various posts, on various travel blogs, on many, many travel websites, and what our own experience is so far: The whole of La Paz is one big open air market In the old cent ... read more

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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