Leaving Tupiza

Deadly Roads and Broken Bones in Bolivia

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July 3rd 2009
We crossed the land border into bolivia by foot. Immediately you notice the difference, its all hustle bustle, mountains of coca leaves for sale and all the ladies with plaits and bowler hats. We bought our bus ticket to Tupiza and waited. Whilst we were waiting a street parade of school kids and brass band came marching and dancing about the streets (we were about to find out that this is alwa ... 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