Right next to the Bolivian salt flats lies the Atacama Desert. Located in the altiplano, the desert stretches over Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru. It feels strange to see mountains right…
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The most important thing that needs to be said about this part of my trip is that going to Bolivia and not visiting the salt flats is like going to Peru…
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One of the former richest cities in the world, Potosi, still has much to offer even in our days. Located at around 4,000 meters above sea level, the city gained…
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The official but not really used capital of Bolivia, is a splendid city. One would expect the capital to be crowded and dusty; yet, this role is more fulfilled by…
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At almost 3700 meters altitude, La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world. Being so close to the sky, its energy is a continuous ripple across the cone…
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In the Inca Museum in Cusco we discovered a little board telling the legend of Lake Titicaca and how the Incas came to be. It was related by Inka Gracilaso…
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I don’t think there are enough words in the world to describe the beauty of Machu Picchu, the city on the “old mountain”. No picture can do justice to the majestic…
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Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire does not resemble an ancient city. At first look, the city has an European feel to it with large cathedrals, narrow streets and…
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I woke up on day two for Lima Historic Centre more enthusiastic than the day before. The coffee was drawing me to it. I crawled my way out of bed…
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“Bienvenidos a Lima , said the sign that I could barely see through my foggy eyes at 2:10 am on April 25th when I got off the plane. “Lima, la…