On the way to Yampupata

Copacabana

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June 6th 2010
So we were up for yet another bus ride from La Paz to Copacabana. We checked into our hostel (6 pounds a night for a double with private bathroom thank you very much) and took a stroll around the town which included seeing the blessing of the cars which is done twice a day outside the church at the centre of town. The process involves covering your car or truck in flowers, having it blessed by t ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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