The quiet streets at Potosi

Crossing the next border

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November 13th 2009
On my way to Bolivia From Puno I took the bus to Bolivia. It was an incredible ride alongside lake Titicaca. After crossing the border I had to change buses at Copacabana. So I had a walk around and found a place to sit and chat with other travellers. It is a nice peaceful place, but my plan was to go to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. So after a ride we finally entered La Paz and ... 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