A pit stop in Boliva
Bolivia’s origins seemed to be based in greed, deceit, poverty and imposition. From the 1500s when silver was found in the hills of Potosi, where over 16 million kilograms of the ore was shipped to Spain; to tin being found and mined in the same area, ben... more - travel report by
mistybleu
Donkey sitting on a Gold Mine
Now I have to be honest - I did not really enjoy La Paz.
By the time we arrived, I was getting sick of the cities and really wanted to get out and into the countryside. I did, however, have the chance to spend 3 or 4 days exploring La Paz and going afte... more - travel report by
quikflikchiq
Chilling out in Copacabana
This small laid back town on the edge of Lake Titicaca is a total contrast to it's sophisticated & world renowned namesake in neighbouring Brasil but it still hold it's own special magic! more - travel report by
downundergal
On the trail of Butch and Sundance.
Butch Cassidy (Robert LeRoy Parker) and the Sundance Kid (Harry Alonzo Longabaugh) were American bank and train robbers, after pulling a number of jobs in the US and being trailed by the Pinkerton detective agency decided to head for South America. They o... more - travel report by
fiftynotes
Blowing thing up in Bolivia
From La Paz traveled to Cochabamba and was very disapointed as the crime rate was very high, due to the drug problem, one man stood just · feet from me had his phone snatched from him and instead of shouting after the thief he just scrugged his shoulders... more - travel report by
fiftynotes
Breathless in La Paz
La Paz is a truly breathtaking city! The descent over the rim of the crater and down into the city is spectacular. Throw in the beautiful blue skies, add the high altitude,stir in the steep streets and you have a very lightheaded mix! more - travel report by
downundergal
Carnival in Tarija
Tarija is a mid sized city in southern Bolivia that is only a few hours by bus from the Argentina border. It is surrounded by mountains and is located at about 1900 meters elevation which gives it a spring like climate most of the time. A sign on a road i... more - travel report by
danilbruce
getting high in the andes
potosi sit at an altitude of, making it the highest city in the world. the lack of oxygen in the air makes breathing difficult and tramping up and down its' steep cobble-stoned street an arduous task. it is a... more - travel report by
devinhunt
Plundered City of Cartagena
Colombia was the first country that my friend and I visited on our South American Madness trip.
Cartagena was the second place that we went to - but it was my favourite in all of Colombia.
Cartagena de Indias was founded the 1st of June,... more - travel report by
quikflikchiq
Superbowl-of-a-city
La Paz is the capital and largest city in Bolivia, also highest capital of the world at 3600m (12,000ft). The airport is even higher, planes leaving don't need to climb very much! Most the streets are narrow and steep, one gets dizzy and unbalanced turnin... more - travel report by
rangutan
