We left La Paz this morning and made our way out of the city and to the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku. The strong links in the high Andes between ancient and current belief systems, customs, and diets is fascinating to explore.
In the afternoon, we enjoyed views of Lake Titicaca and the Royal Range of the Andes as we drove to Copacabana before ending the day with dinner and a beautiful sunset over the lake.
Tomorrow we will continue traveling in the region by boat and by foot.
Rachel
Submission by Rachel Molstad. Wait… There Are Mountains In Bolivia? Yes indeed, and it’s one of South America’s best kept secrets! Bolivia is a landlocked country in the heart of South America and home to the spectacular high altitude glaciated Cordillera Real (Royal Range) of the Andes. The Cordillera Real is an extremely rugged portion […]
A country of beautiful extremes, Bolivia is the highest, most isolated country in South America and holds a veritable treasure trove of climbing objectives for alpinists who venture off the beaten path. Particularly for climbers seeking to gain experience at altitude to prepare for objectives like Denali, Bolivia should not be overlooked. Despite the abundant […]
