Category: Bolivia
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Bolivia
We spent two weeks in Bolivia and were pleasantly surprised. We had no expectations, however we really quite liked it. In addition to our stop in Copacabana on Lake Titicaca and a couple of days at the Uyuni Salt flats (check out earlier blogs) we also spent time in La Paz and Sucre. Bolivia has…
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Uyuni Salt Flats
The salt flats near Uyuni Bolivia, or Salar de Uyuni, are the largest salt flats in the world at around 10,500 sq/km. Apparently Neil Armstrong came to see them after he saw it from space. The salt flats are neither cheap or convenient to get to, however when the ‘mirror effect’ is there it is…
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Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca was a destination I felt we had to check out. It is the largest lake in South America and holds the title of the world’s highest navigable lake at 3812 metres. Also it is situated on a fairly convenient route into Bolivia. However before we talk about the lake we have to get…