Cathedral in Copacabana

Not the hottest place north of Havana

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June 4th 2009
After leaving the sunny shores of Peru, we headed with some trepidation across the border and into Bolivia, our 8th country. We had heard many a rumour about the corruptness of the border officials and their willingness to find ´false´ notes both US Dollar and Bolivianos and seize them to stop the influx of fake notes already circulating the country. We had also heard from many a fellow trave ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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