Posts Tagged ‘La Paz’

Photo of the Week: Hands of a Bolivian Boatbuilder

  • Image and text by Mauricio Suarez, whl.travel local connection in La Paz, Bolivia
  • 7 February 2010

Pictured here are the hands of Mr. Demetrio Limachi who, at around 70 years old, is the only surviving brother of three that assisted Norwegian explorer and scientist Thor Heyerdahl in the construction of traditional South America vessels that were used in his famous adventures. Having noted the presence of facial hair on some of…

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High Culture at High Elevation: La Paz Is whl.travel’s First Destination in Bolivia

  • whl.travel
  • 27 November 2009

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. After descending from the plains of El Alto to an elevation of 3,660 metres above sea level, intrepid travellers are treated to an unfolding view of the lovely city of La Paz.

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