I really did not see much of Bolivia in the short time I was there but what I did see I liked. I could understand why the tour groups I met spent a week or more in country, mostly at the lower altitudes.
HISTORY
Bolivia is a country rich in the Inca and Aymaran cultures. It is a small country with just over 9 million people. Like most countries in South America, it was once a colony of Spain, attracted there by the rich silver mines. Its national hero , Simon Bolivar, liberated the country in 1825.
ADVICE
Do not make the mistake I did and pronounce “Simon” like a New Yorker named Simon or “Bolivar” like , well , like a New Yorker. The people may still be laughing back in La Paz.
The Sights
La Paz did have its share of hostels, catering to young South American and European backpackers.
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| Backpackers |
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| Presidential Palace |
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| Downtown |
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