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What to see in Copacabana
As the main part of the isla del sol is closed here are some alternatives to do around Copacabana.
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Isla del Sol
The isla del sol at the Titikaka lake is partely closed. This is due to disagreements between the habitants of the Island.
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Excursion: Tiwanaku
Tiwanaku is an archeological sight around two hours outside of La Paz. It was biult 1500 before Christ and belongs to the UNESCO world heritage. The sight has two museums, one with ceramic the other with sculptures.
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What to see in La Paz
La Paz is one of the two capitals of Bolivia. There is several things to do in and around La Paz. Some activities are for adventurous people whereas others are for all. Here are some suggestions.
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Excursion: Madidi National Park
Most people go to Rurrenabaque to visit either the Madidi National Park or the Pampas. Both tours are equally expensive but not equally vegan.
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How to get from Santa Cruz to Rurrenabaque by bus
It might be easier to take a plane, but this version is less boring as the roads go through the jungle. However in the rain season between November and Mai, it is not possible.
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What to see in Samaipata
If you are in Cochabamba you might want to go to Samaipata before continuing to Santa Cruz or vise versa. Samaipata is a nice little village that is good as a base to the Amboro national park with the cloud forest or the ruta del Che or to visit the el fuerte, a preincan ruin or to simply relax.
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Excursion: Toro Toro
Cochabamba has not much to offer, except a Jesus statue to great and some museums, like the anthropological. But there are several parks surrounding the city of which one of them is the Toro Toro national park in Toro Toro.
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Education on the Bus
Today on the bus, there was a nutritionist holding a speech about healthy alimentation.
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Vegan Souvenirs
Bolivia Bolivia is best know for its woolen handcraft. Therefore it seems difficult to find souvenirs that fit the vegan lifestyle. And it’s true there are a lot of handmade sweaters, scarfs, caps, gloves, bags, backpacks, purses, dolls, lamas, … But it is definitely possible. What about a little salt figure? What about a wooden bowl? What about a Wiphala (this colorful flag)? What about a silver ring or neckless or ear rings? What about a bag of quinoa? There is definitely enough and this list will enlarge, as my travel goes on. Isn’t it refreshing to not have a cliché souvenir from Bolivia? Some cheap “Whoolen” pullovers are made…
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Colon cancer education
Today I was surprised to find a big colon on the main square. Of course I had to go and see, what is happening.
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Vegan Products in Bolivia
As mentioned before, most of the things you buy on the marked, even the pasta. But today I found the first supermarket in Bolivia. I went there to buy canned chickpeas, for my laziness, and I found some other stuff. Like these wonderful gluten free quinoa pasta out of black quinoa; for 3.40$ (Of course you don’t have to prepare it with the shrimp). I sadly found out, that the Bolivians don’t eat whole wheat pasta or rice, because I couldn’t find one. There is also no traditional oat, just the instant one… Soy milk is only available as Ades with apple or orange flavour or in powder. I also…
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What to see in Potosí
Potosí is the miners town of Bolivia. Therefore it’s obvious to visit a mine. And most tourists come to Potosí for this reason only. But Potosí has more than just mines to see.
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The three day challenge: Hostel without kitchen, town without Happy Cow entry
Tupiza is the name of the destination and it sounded challenging when I found out that it has no entry on Happy Cow, especially after booking a hostel without kitchen. So I decided to make a challenge to show you, that it is definitely possible to find vegan food nevertheless. Research Because Happy Cow has no entries, I am happy to search some restaurants with options at least and put them on Happy Cow after my test eating. So I searched on a ordinary restaurant searching portal, to see if I find something. I found three entries that sounded promising: La Torre Italiana (is vegetarian friendly and has vegan options)…
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Excursion: The Uyuni Salt Lake and its Surroundings
It might sound difficult to organize a vegan three day trip with an organized tour office. But it isn’t.
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How to get from San Pedro to Uyuni
If you want to go to Bolivia directly be aware that the journey takes about 11 hours.
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Bolivian Cuisine
A hundred years ago, Bolivian cuisine was predominantly vegetable. Because the only meat came from the lamas and vicuñas. Otherwise, only few animals are adapted to the plateaus at 4000m. Unfortunately, however, in the last few years the meat diet has been introduced by globalization. Meanwhile, many dishes with meat and eggs. Animal products are still a bit of luxury and a sign of quality. That means, if they say it is cheaply produced, vegetable oil was used instead of butter or lard. In Bolivia, humitas are mostly prepared with lard, partly even with cheese; it is best to ask for it. Happy Cow is worth gold in Bolivia. It…