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Introduction
The city of La Paz is nestled in a valley atop the Bolivian plateau, surrounded by snowy peaks and dominated by the white head of Illimani, the sacred mountain. The setting is sure to take your breath away (and if the setting doesn't, the 3,7... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Getting to La Paz is not an easy feat. El Alto Airport is 25 minutes from the center of La Paz. A taxi ride to the city center should cost about 50Bs ($6.50). Most hotels will send a taxi to pick you up at the airport (whe... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
To exchange traveler's checks or foreign currency, your best bet is to head to one of the casas de cambio on Avenida Camacho. Two of the best are Cambios "America," Av. Camacho 1233 near the corner of Ayacucho, and the Casa de Cambio, Av. Cam... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting to La Paz is not an easy feat. El Alto Airport is 25 minutes from the center of La Paz. A taxi ride to the city center should cost about 50Bs ($6.50). Most hotels will send a taxi to pick you up at the airport (when you arrive, a d... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Taxi -- You will never be at a loss for a taxi in La Paz. Because unemployment is so high in Bolivia, many people have converted their cars into taxis. But beware: I have heard sketchy stories about these rogue taxi drivers. The most relia... Continue reading »
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Orientation
Historically, La Paz's main street -- known interchangeably as El Prado, Avenida 16 de Julio, and Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz -- divided the city into two parts. The indigenous people lived to the south of this main area, the Spanish to the n... Continue reading »
Copacabana Travel Experiences
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Copacabana
DAY 28, 31 DECEMBER 2007 We woke up on time and did our final pack before heading downstairs to checkout and have some breakfast. T... Continue reading »
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Copacabana & Isla del Sol
The border crossing from Peru to Bolivia was smooth and straightforward, no officials looking for a "fee" to stamp our passports.&nb... Continue reading »
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Livin´ it up at the Trout Stand
With visions of high school halftimes and small town parades dancing in our sleep deprived heads, we gratefully boarded a Bolivia bound b... Continue reading »
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Tequile Island
Woke to a beautiful morning with the moon still visible on the horizon. Took a pleasant boat ride from Amantani to Tequile, a rel... Continue reading »
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Day 75
The immense lake Titicaca (he he titi) at a height of 3820m above sea level is accredited with all manner of memorable trivia. Generation... Continue reading »
