view from the hostel's hammocks

Pantanal - Bolivia

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November 5th 2010
We crossed the border and stayed in a hostel in Puerto Quijarro which was more like a hotel. With supposedly the biggest swimming pool in Bolivia (25metres!) and a great view of the Pantanal we thought we’d splash out and stay for a week. From here we did a boat tour of the Pantanal (world’s largest wetland ecosystem) and got up close to some alligators, otters and lots of birds. We spent our ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Santa Cruz Department » Puerto Suárez

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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