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Altitude sickness   La Paz

Altitude sickness, La Paz

 9 Reviews  the last time i was in la paz was in 1998, my ex wife is bolivian and she suffered really bad to the altitude, my self i was fine, but i would suggest that any one arriving in la paz should take it... 

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Fake Taxis or Police   La Paz

Fake Taxis or Police, La Paz

 3 Reviews  The safest way to move by car at night is taking a RADIO TAXI. the difference between RADIO TAXIS AND TAXIS are because they `ve got a sign of their business and the phone number on its roof. For... 

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Climate! Bolivia has an...

by witou

Climate! Bolivia has an incredibly diverse climate. Due to the different altitude of different parts of Bolivia, the weather is completely different. It may be hot and sunny while you bathe in a tropical lagoon in Santa Cruz, and snowing while you hike the magnificent Andes in La Paz. Places like La Paz, Potosi and Oruro are cold and dry most of the year. Santa Cruz, Pando, Beni and Yungas are tropical to subtropical. El Chaco (south of Santa Cruz) is hot and dry. Tarija, Sucre, Samaipata and Cochabamba have temperate and dry weather. So bring appropriated clothing. Be aware that from May to August Santa Cruz has cold windy storms that are totally unexpected.

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Bus travel is extremely...

by warlord

Bus travel is extremely dangerous. Bolivian roads are some of the worst in the Americas and multiple fatality accidents are common. Bus drivers are frequetly intoxicated. Many of the dirt roads run along mountain sides and are only wide enough for one vehicle. Break downs are frequent and buses are filled to capacity. Having said that, I made it across Bolivia without incident and had an unforgetable time despite the chronic backaches smothering dust and whining livestock. It seems to be a game of odds, and it is just up to you on whether you are willing to gamble with your safety. However, there are a few tips I can give that will make it a 'little safer'. 1. Travel only during the day. 2.Make sure your driver is not drunk. If he is, wait for another bus if possible. 3.Do whatever possible to get a seat. 4. Avoid the road out of La Paz heading to the lowlands. You are better off flying...

Road Blockades: don't worry, be happy :)

by darthmilmo

Blockades are a fact of life in Bolivia. It is often the only way for a poor comunity to get electricity. They basically will gather all the town and stop all the thru traffic in the highway. When traveling in Bolivia add a few days just in case you are stuck in one of this blockade. I got lucky, my crazy driver follow the rest of the buses through a field (look at pic of other bus).

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When traveling specially if...

by KarinFarkas

When traveling specially if you will be using public transportations such as buses or taxis, make sure to hold on to purses or bags in front of you at all time. If you are able to purchase a sling bag(the kind that go around your neck and can go under your shirt)and carrying any credit cards, cash money and MOST importantly your passport!!! Do not let your passport out of your sight, it is NOT a good idea to leave it in the hotel room!!! Hang on to your children and make sure that they know the importance of not wandering away from you.This is specially true of small children!!! They are in HIGH demand in the black market!

The Salar de Uyuni may be a...

by heloise

The Salar de Uyuni may be a dangerous area if there are heavy rains, so be careful. Local guides know wheather its safe or not. When there are light rains, this strange ancient seabed miles above sea level turns into a mirror! Bikers trekking across it describe it as almost flying. What makes it eerie are the volcanoes that flank the salt lake around its edges. As someone else so eloquently described:'Imagine driving for miles across a gigantic mirror surface-- the sky and clouds reflected to perfection; volcanic cones soaring up in the distance also soar down into the depths; flocks of pink flamingoes flap slowly by overhead while their looking-glass twins stroke in unison down below; rain falls down, rain falls up; when you drive across the salar you have the impression of flying, with clouds above and below. Or perhaps of being on another planet, the scene is so un-earthly. Or perhaps...

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This happend to me twice in...

by El_Rubio

This happend to me twice in crowded streets in La Paz:A man running up from behind , slightly bumping into me. When passing me he drops a small, transparent plastic bag full of dollar bills and continues down the street at the same speed. Still today I haven´t understood what all this was about. I was probably supposed to pick up the plastic bag and then to try to stop him. A false policeman would then probably come up to me when the man who dropped the bag claims that I´ve stolen it.Anyone who understands this trick better than I do?Well, I was lucky both times. I ignored the plastic bag and quickly went over to the other side of the street and left the area. These where the only incidents that i experienced in Bolivia. I´ve been told though, that things have canged to the worse. Still Bolivia is one of the safest countries in South America.

Entering the mines in Potosí...

by El_Rubio

Entering the mines in Potosí is a very interesting experience. But make sure that you´re getting used to the hight (4000m) for a couple of days before you enter a mine. In the mines it´s very hot, you´ll have to cravl, the oxygen level is low and you´ll get exposed to toxic gases. Ask around for the best guides. I saw some guys who joined a private guide and they had to start the trip by walking the steep hills up to the mines carrying some equipment. Choose a guide who´ll take you to the mines with a Jeep (you´ll probably get exhausted after the trip anyway)

I was told prior to going that...

by HighAdventur

I was told prior to going that Bolivia is a dirty country (at least in the cities). The three cities I encountered confirmed this. It reminds me of the American commercial from the 70's or so of the Indian crying because of the roadside litter. Do you remember that commercial? In my last city which is a border town with Peru, I walked through a littered city until I got to the border crossing. Upon crossing back into Peru, suddenly the streets were significantly cleaner. It seems that Bolivians in the cities I've been to think nothing of throwing their trash wherever they are at the moment. The single word that best describes my feeling about this is 'sad'. It's so sad that a country so beautiful elsewhere would be so filthy in the cities.

Beware bizarre weather...

by Yso

Beware bizarre weather conditions - I have been unlucky and the weather has been really bad, lots of snow.Also bewar mosquitos in lower lyng ares, especially the jungle where they bite through your clothes - treating you clothes is recommended if spending several days in the jungle, this will lso avoid bites from bottle flies which lay eggs under your skin and have to be removed (yuk)

IF YOU'VE READ ANYTHING AT...

by marko727

IF YOU'VE READ ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT BOLIVIA, YOU KNOW THAT THE CAPITAL, LA PAZ, IS SITUATED AT A HIGH ELEVATION. SO, WALKING UP HILLS WILL, AT FIRST, CAUSE YOU TO BECOME SHORT OF BREATH QUICKER THAN YOU ARE USED TO. ALSO, THE FLIGHT INTO THE CITY CAN GET INTERESTING TOO, AS ILLUSTRATED BY THIS PHOTO, TAKEN ABOUT 10 MINUTES BEFORE LANDING IN LA PAZ.

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Residencial Rosario  La Paz

 7 Reviews and 211 Opinions  Hotel Rosario is pretty nice. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and... 

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Q:  Hi. Can anyone help me with the best way to get from La Paz to Salar de Uyuni to Arica? We plan to take a 2-4 day tour in... 

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A: Anna, I don't actually know how to do it but when I did the Salar de Uyuni tour in 2003, there was a Dutch couple that got off at the little station near Laguna Blanco... 

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