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Newest Review: ... course. Bolivia is a country with indigenous roots which is particularly evident when you get out of the big towns and cities. La paz, by bolivian standars, is very affluent and is a great place for any backpacker to visit. one of the great things about bolivia is that its various levels of altitude mean that the terrains and environments are so different. in one part of the country you can be in a jungle like environment, hot and tropical, near the amazon. in another part you could be up in the cold mountains bolivia arguably has a wonder of the world - the salar de uyuni - or more simply known as the salt plains. it really is a sight to ... more

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Bolivia: totally unique (372 words)
by - written on 19/07/08 (Useful, 24 readings)
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Having spent 3 montha living and volunteering in Bolivia on my gap year, I have some great memories of this extraordinary country. First some facts: Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in the western world, and the poorest in south america. It is one of the few latin american countries that is landlocked and its capital, La Paz, is the highest capital city in the world, home to the worlds highest football stadium and golf course. Bolivia is a country with indigenous roots which is particularly evident when you get out of the big towns and cities. La paz, by bolivian standars, is very affluent and is a great place for any backpacker to visit. one ... Read the complete review