5 Things That May Surprise You About Bolivia

NICK AND DARIECE write for Travel Pulse: 5 Things That May Surprise You About Bolivia Ask a roomful of people what comes to mind when they hear “Bolivia” and you’re bound to have a lot of blank faces staring back at you. This South American country isn’t famous for much! In a continent that boasts…

Want to Climb a 19,000-foot Mountain? In Bolivia, Even Rank Amateurs Can

Henry Wismayer writes in The Wall Street Journal: Want to Climb a 19,000-foot Mountain? In Bolivia, Even Rank Amateurs Can Bolivia’s Huayna Potosi is a (somewhat) gentle giant—it’s easy enough for amateurs to climb but heart-thumping enough to earn them bragging rights. “KNOW WHEN to turn back.” Anyone familiar with the axioms of mountaineering knows…

Mountain biker conquered the Bolivian “Road of Death”

Stu Hunt writes for Nelson mail: From Bolivia to Nelson: Kiwi mountainbiker who conquered the “Road of Death” returns home When Alistair Matthew first moved to Bolivia he knew four words of Spanish he’d gleaned from kids cartoon Speedy Gonzales. But by the time the pioneering mountainbiker moved back to New Zealand last year after…

Atix Hotel to open in La Paz, Bolivia

Hospitality Net reports: Atix Hotel to open in La Paz, Bolivia Berlin — As one of the highest cities in the world, La Paz demands its fair share of high style. Opening mid-October in the vibrant Calacoto neighborhood, the 53-room Atix Hotel is not only decked out with artworks by acclaimed Bolivian artistGastón Ugalde, it…

Bolivia and France to Host Colloquium on Tourism

Prensa Latina reports: Bolivia and France to Host Colloquium on Tourism La Paz, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of Bolivia and France will organize the First International Colloquium on Tourism and Sustainable Development, which will take place from September 29 to 30, reported today daily Cambio. The meeting will have as venue the Catholic University…

Bolivia recovers 22 historical artifacts from Germany

Press TV reports: Bolivia recovers 22 historical artifacts from Germany Bolivia has recovered 22 archaeological pieces in Germany which experts believe may belong to the legendary Tiwanaku culture. [to watch a video, please use the link below] These artifacts were in the possession of Tobias Wagner Berger of Germany. Berger is the son of a…