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The Salt Flats Of Bolivia Feel Like Walking on Water

The Salt Flats Of Bolivia Feel Like Walking on Water

If you’ve ever wondered what the sensation of ‘walking on water’ feels like, then your next adventure should definitely be in Bolivia. In Potosi, in the southwest of the country, there lies the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flats in the world, measuring an incredible 10,582 square kilometres (4,086 square miles) in size. The […]

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Mano de Desierto – What should I know about The Hand of the Desert?

Mano de Desierto – What should I know about The Hand of the Desert?

While most sculptures are found in busy city centres or thriving tourist spots, Mano de Desierto is located in the middle of the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was built by an artist named Mario Irarrazabel in 1992.The Hand of the Desert pays tribute to the victims of injustice, loneliness, sorrow and torture. The sculpture emphasises “human […]

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300 Fatalities A Year: Welcome To ‘Death Road’

300 Fatalities A Year: Welcome To ‘Death Road’

The name may be a bit of a clue, but if you fancy enjoying a quiet drive in the country, then ‘Death Road’ in Bolivia is not for you! The mountain track, also known as Yungas Road, is believed to be the most dangerous road in the world and is responsible for around 300 deaths […]

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Would You Stay In A Hotel Made Entirely Out Of Salt?

Would You Stay In A Hotel Made Entirely Out Of Salt?

Every hotel likes to have a unique selling point to attract the very best guests but the Palacio de Sal resort in Bolivia may have the most unique of all: The luxury hotel is made entirely from salt! The 4,500 square metre complex is made from 10,000 tons of salt and even the furniture is made from the seasoning. […]

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10 Stunning Natural Wonders of South America

10 Stunning Natural Wonders of South America

South America is made up of 12 countries and features some of the most stunning landscape and scenery in the world. From incredible mountain ranges to the largest salt flats on the planet, Latin America is a traveller’s paradise.  In this article we list 10 locations that every tourist should visit at least once if they […]

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