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RE: La paz, To/from Airport and accomodation
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Jan 13, 2013
In La Paz, estrella andina and sol andino (think they're from the same owner) are nice and cheap ...

RE: Weird and exotic food in Bolivia?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Jan 13, 2013
Seems like all the responses ignore the real bolivian cuisine. As a local, I can fully recommend ...

Re: Help with 3 weeks itinerary PART2
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Jan 13, 2013
I can give you a few tips since I recently helped four aussie friends who had similar questions.
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Re: Quick question on the Trans-Apolobamba Trek (getting to Pelechuco)
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Jan 13, 2013
you can definitely do what you're thinking about doing AS LONG as your level of spanish is really...

RE: death road bicycle, avoid pro downhill
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 4, 2013
i agree with joolz2. you cant trust the price-quality relation. There are a few companies that ch...

RE: Downhill biking in Bolivia
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 4, 2013
i found it, its actually mayhembolivia.com. good luck

Re: Downhill biking in Bolivia
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 4, 2013
There are quite a few good options actually besides chacaltaya. You can do the single trak in the...

Re: Buying video camera in La Paz - where?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 19, 2013
it might be late, but for anyone else who might need it, there is a street in la paz called ELOY ...

RE: June/July in Bolivia - wolly socks or T-shirts?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 19, 2013
during the day mostly everywhere is hot (very sunny) and dry. at night temperatures drop abruptly...

Re: Overnight car parking in Bolivia
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 19, 2013
it totally depends on the place. there are plenty of GARAJES around every city. just go into one ...