Tag Archives: Bolivia
Things We Learned and Liked-Bolivia
Things we learned: Currency: Bolivianos (7 Bolivianos=$1 USD) Cities Visited: La Paz, Potosi, Uyuni, Tupiza Bolivia is the poorest country in South America, but it is a budget traveler´s paradise. Three-fourths of the roads in Bolivia are unpaved and the … Continue reading
The Wild West in Bolivia
Throughout our short time in Bolivia, we heard much about a tiny little town as the tourist track moves toward the Argentine border. It was rumored to be small, very pleasant and in a gorgeous setting. It was the nearest … Continue reading
Fun Times in the Desert of Salt
In Uyuni, we arranged a 4-day tour of Salar de Uyuni or “Salt Flats” immediately upon arrival. To us, the town of Uyuni was unimpressive on the whole and we were happy to have scheduled the tour for the next … Continue reading
Working in the Devil’s Territory
Potosi, Bolivia was once the richest city in South America. With the find of enormous reserves of precious minerals by Spanish colonialists nearby, money poured into the economy. Today, the city is smaller and not nearly as wealthy, but mining … Continue reading
The Political Divide
Politics across the globe seem to always play a part in the culture of a country. The differences between neighboring countries and their interaction with world powers is always a fascinating look into the core psyche of a nation. Throughout … Continue reading