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La Paz

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July 21st 2009
Crossing over the border from Peru to Bolivia was completely painless, a very relaxed affair, even the guards on duty were standing around drinking smoothies with a dog lying sleeping at their feet. Once on the Bolivian side there were dogs and donkeys everywhere! We were heading to La Paz , Bolivia's admin capital and the highest capital in the world. Before reaching La Paz itself we had to go ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department

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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