James Fenton reports for lovin.ie: When you hear the word ‘Copacabana’, you’ll most likely immediately think of the bustling beach in Rio De Janeiro, one of the most famous tourist sites in South America. All while humming the Barry Manilow classic of the same name, of course. [What this author didn’t say is that Copacabana’s…
Category: Environment
Authoritarianism prevents Morales from accepting debate
El Diario reports: According to Carlos Mesa The candidate for president by the Citizen Community (CC) alliance, Carlos Mesa, said that the authoritarian stance of Evo Morales makes him refuse to debate and go to the dirty war, in addition to fake news. “Evo Morales, the debate that you reject, reflects your authoritarian spirit. He…
How much cocaine is produced in Bolivia?
Carlos Böhrt writes in Pagina Siete In recent months several cases of illicit drug trafficking derived from coca have been discovered in our country, while at the same time making visible the relations of some of the people involved in this illegal trafficking with leaders and personalities of the government party. The issue, without a…
We’re Convinced Bolivia is the Most Magical Place on Earth
Kayla Becker writes in Fodor’s Travel: Bolivia will put you under its spell. Endless Martian landscapes and white salt flats rolling past your window—this is how Boliviabewitches you. You’re crossing the Andean desert in a 4×4 and it’s a bumpy ride, but as the sun sets, you forget that part. Your guide leans back to tell…
Have you visited Isla del Sol? These are its attractions
Willmary Montilla reports for Bolivia.com: The small city of Copacabana, has a great attraction, the Isla del Sol [Island of the Sun], and the archaeological attractions are multiple, if you have not yet gone, take advantage of the next holiday to visit it. Isla del Sol and all its attractions remained closed for almost two…
Torotoro National Park Dinosaur Footprints
Atlas Obscura reports: Thousands of fossilized footprints speckle this Bolivian national park. There are plenty of things to see and do in Bolivia’s Torotoro National Park. You can trek along the numerous canyons that cut through the semi-arid landscape, the deepest reaching depths of almost 1,000 feet. You can bathe in natural swimming pools, some…
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