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Bolivia to Chile

October 9th 2014
POTOSI There once was a city that was the jewel in the crown of the Spanish empire, the center of legendary riches - its name... Potosi! I decided to travel here to see the mountain which was the source of all these riches and which to this day is still the main source of work for Bolivians living in Potosi; Cerro Rico or The Mountain who eats men as its also known. Estimates range between 6m a ... read more
South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Salar de Uyuni

Bolivian Flag 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
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