Unique bowler hats have been an intrinsic part of the indigenous Aymara and Quechua (‘Cholitas’) women’s attire in Bolivia, since the 1920s.
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South America Top 19 Highlights
My top 19 highlights – dip your toe in South America and discover an unbelievable adventure that will force you to stay longer!
Exploring Isla Del Sol – Day Tour from Copacabana, Bolivia
August, 2011
Fancy a trip to arid but gorgeous Isla del Sol home to Inca ruins, whilst in Bolivia? All you need to know about exploring the island on a day tour, from Copacabana… Continue reading “Exploring Isla Del Sol – Day Tour from Copacabana, Bolivia”
Border Crossing: Bolivia’s Copacabana to Peru’s Puno
August, 2011
Overland borders in South America can be stressful, although hoping for a smooth crossing from Bolivia’s Copacabana to Peru’s Puno today…
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Chilling in Bolivia’s Copacabana, Lake Titicaca
August, 2011
Lake Titicaca’s cold deep, crystal-clear Andean waters, gently ripple the shores of Copacabana. And, at a height of just over 3,800 metres and bordering Peru, Bolivia’s Copacabana is a great town for chilling. Continue reading “Chilling in Bolivia’s Copacabana, Lake Titicaca”
Why you should visit chaotic La Paz, Bolivia
August, 2011
Ever wanted to visit the highest metropolis in the world? Here’s why you should visit Bolivia’s chaotic La Paz…
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Bolivia’s Pampas: Pink Dolphins and Anacondas
August, 2011
Ever wanted to hunt for the elusive pink freshwater dolphin or the infamous beast-swallowing Anaconda snake, in Bolivia’s Pampas? Continue reading “Bolivia’s Pampas: Pink Dolphins and Anacondas”
Jungle Trekking in Bolivia’s Remote Amazon: Madidi National Park
August, 2011
What better way to explore Bolivia’s remote Madidi National Park in the Amazon jungle, than trekking with indigenous locals?
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Bolivian Transport: Sucre, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Rurrenabaque
July, 2011
Bolivian transport in any form is challenging. Taking the flight from Sucre to Santa Cruz de La Sierra, then another to Trinidad, for the crazy onward bus to Rurrenabaque, is an experience that you’ll never forget… Continue reading “Bolivian Transport: Sucre, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Rurrenabaque”
Sucre: Bolivia’s Ancient Capital
July, 2011
Bolivia’s beautiful ancient capital Sucre, is also known as the “white city” for its stunning white-washed architecture.
Potosí: Bolivia’s Infamous City
July, 2011
Ever heard of Potosí, Bolivia’s infamous city? Continue reading “Potosí: Bolivia’s Infamous City”
Bolivia’s Surreal Salar de Uyuni
July, 2011
Imagine a place that is so surreal that when you arrive, you feel as if you are in a dreamlike trance. Bolivia’s expansive salt flats, Salar de Uyuni is such a place… Continue reading “Bolivia’s Surreal Salar de Uyuni”
