From The New York Times: Malia Obama’s Secret Trip to Bolivia and Peru By ERNESTO LONDOÑO The Bolivian guides were convinced it was the blonde. It had to be the blonde. American Embassy officials in November had told three brothers who led guided hikes across Bolivia’s majestic Cordillera Real mountain range that they would soon…
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Fly fishing in Bolivia
Excerpts follow from an artcle by Phil Marty for the Chicago Tribune Fly fishing in Bolivia When you think Bolivia, you think … well, what do you think? Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, maybe, but what else? It’s not one of your better-known tourist destinations, but it’s a place that serious anglers should find…
Discover The Rare Birds of Bolivia
ephotozine reports: Discover The Rare Birds of Bolivia With Eschenbach One can find about 500 bird species in Europe. Bolivia and its unique nature has got more than the double, among which are rare and unique species. The Red-fronted macaw This colorful parrot can be found only in the sensitive ecosystem of Bolivia. He’s a…
Bolivia ranks as fifth Country to Visit this 2017!
From Rough Guides: Top 10 Countries to Visit With annual visitor numbers barely reaching a million, it’s safe to say the world has yet to discover Bolivia. Make 2017 the year you explore one of South America’s most overlooked destinations. Trekking through the astounding biodiversity of the Bolivian Amazon, blazing through the surreal salt flats…
Bolivia to charge tourists an entry tax in 2017 … to boost tourism?! seems idiotic!
MercoPress reports: Bolivia to charge tourists an entry tax in 2017 Bolivia will charge a US$ 14.5 dollar entry tax to tourists arriving in the country by airplane. The new measure will become effective once there is an agreement with the private sector on the details, Deputy Tourism Minister Joaquín Rodas said. “It will be…
Suany Martinez becomes maiden Bolivian woman to compete in Dakar race
IANS reports in Syfy: Suany Martinez becomes maiden Bolivian woman to compete in Dakar race Asuncion (Paraguay), Jan 2 (IANS) Driver Suany Martinez will on Monday become the first Bolivian woman to compete in the Dakar race, thus fulfilling one of her “dreams” on board a Can-Am quad motorcycle. “For now, I’m calm. But when…
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