Bolivia
The witches are respected characters of La Paz. On the streets Jimenez and Linares in the bolivian megapole, their shops attract tourists´eye with their colorful candies, herbal potions and dead llamas. A couple of secrets from the witches of La Paz Don´t expect them to… Read More
Potosi -located at 4067m- is one of the highest cities in the world, and for 400 years from the 16th century, it was also the most populated city in the world. At its peak around 150 000 people lived there, twice as much as in… Read More
It was not planned, it should have never happened. Already at travel planning stage, when Adnan expressed his desire to visit the mine of Potosi, the biggest silver mine in the world, I answer “No problem, I will find something else to do.” Maybe because… Read More
It didn´t started that well. As often in Bolivia, a man in a suit started his long and loud sales speech for some miraculous medecine as soon as the bus started rolling.
But as soon as we got out of town (and got rid of the sales guy by the same occasion), we realized the journey Potosi – Uyuni will be among the most pleasant.
The road was good, obviously one of Evo Morales´ last mandate’s investment, serpenting through the mountains and the altiplano. Duns of rocs and sand, mining cities, dramatic canyons and llamas crossing the road: we got it all, under a beautiful immaculate blue sky. And after 4h of enchantement, far away, the first glimpse of the world’s biggest salt desert and at its door: the little town of Uyuni.
It´s not everyday that I can say it´s fun to travel all across South America by bus… but today it was.
If your Bolivia trip head off to the west side, this a beautiful road not to miss! Bikers will love it and bus travelers should make sure to cover it during day time to enjoy the fantastic landscapes.
It takes around 4h between Potosi and Uyuni and will cost you around 30 bolivianos by bus.
Get the window seat!
When you spent several days trekking, biking, kayaking or on other active explorations, comes a time to slow down and take a day off. Treating yourself with a couple of nights in a cozy hostel with pool and a great view. is just the perfect… Read More
People say you can´t describe this feeling. They are right. Few things in the world compete with the sensation of accomplishment of …
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