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Bolivia

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March 16th 2005
Bolivia - A Total of 3 Months I visited Bolivia on three different occasions. 27th Jan - 13th Feb 2004 (17 Days) to see photos of this section see Iquitos to Rio The first time I went to Bolivia I entered from the North, having just travelled along the River Amazon and down the Madeira River to Porto Velho. After I recovered from fever I crossed th ... 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