Huayna Potosi

The Magic Number

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June 24th 2006
Bolivia's altiplano covers much of the country and hosts a plethora of surmountable peaks. One of the best known is Huayna Potosi; firstly because it is easily accessible from La Paz and secondly because it tops the magic 6000m barrier. Standing at 6088m above sea level, the mountain is supposedly one of the easiest 6000m+ climbs in the world and for that reason has become a major backpacker draw. ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Huayna Potosí

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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