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Bolivia: The Bradt Travel Guide

Name: Bolivia: The Bradt Travel Guide
Author: David Atkinson
ISBN: 9781841621654

by David Atkinson

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Overview

Bolivia retains its pre-Columbian traditions more than any other country in South America. This full-length country guide explores every aspect of Bolivia with a strong focus on the natural history and culture--hallmarks of the Bradt range. David Atkinson provides an insider's selection of the best Bolivia can offer: a country which is a haven for hikers and trekkers, possesses a bustling streetlife of traditional markets and modern nightclubs, and is also an ideal place to soak up some Latin American culture before the onset of mass tourism.

Features include:

*Insider's tips and perspective, by an experienced travel writer residing in Bolivia
*Full suggested itineraries and excursions, even for the short-stay visitor
*A special section on the best treks
*In-depth coverage of the travelers' hubs: La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Sucre

Synopsis

This guide explores every aspect of Bolivia with a strong focus on natural history and culture. Also included are full suggested itineraries, in-depth coverage of La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Sucre, and a special section on the best treks.

About the Author, David Atkinson

Travel guide writer David Atkinson originally spent six months working and living in La Paz as an editor for an English-language magazine. After a hectic sojourn where he (among other activities) retraced Che Guevara's final footsteps and copresented a Bolivian community radio show, he has finally settled in Santa Cruz.