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80Coca: sacred leaf of the Incas!
Talks about the coca plant and the diverse products that are now available, like tea, cream, extracts, powder and liquor. Also mentions the chewing of the coca leaf to reduce pain from hungr and to give strength and endurance. Shows the variety of coca products and gifts currently available.
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82The Llama, a symbol of the Andes and Peru!
Author is Peruvian, so llamas are a symbol of her country and the Andean region. Covers llama as food, their milk and their food, as well as trekking and general llama trivia (stamps, jewelry, pottery, stuffed animals).
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74Coca Tea - Mate de Coca
Chakana - The Inca Cross Mate de Coca, also known as Coca tea or Koka tea, is a herbal tea made from the leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylum). Yes, I know what you are thinking - this is the same plant...
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73Native American Nations in Peru & Bolivia (Part XIX)
The Incas have influenced a large sector of the middle portion of South America, including other native nations. All of their secrets have not yet been dicovered. Here are some of them.
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82Chakana
A Chakana is an Andean symbol of the Incan civilization. Derived from the Quechua (traditional language of the Incas) word "chakay," meaning "to cross" or "to bridge," a chakana is a 3-stepped symmetric...
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663 Most Popular Places to Visit In Bolivia
Here are three exceptional locations that anyone going into Bolivia should experience. There are a lot of other activates as well but these seem to be the top three among most visitors. They let you...
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67Mate de Coca - Coca Tea
I have been drinking coca tea since I was a little girl and I love it! Coffee has been a part of my ritual since I entered graduate school (and I love that too) but my roots with tea drinking go back to when...
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59lakes of the world
The highest lake in the world -- Lake Titicaca along Bolivia-Peru border -- freshwater lake -- world's highest navigable lake The lowest lake -- Dead Sea (Jordan-Israel) -- saltwater lake The deepest lake...
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68A Spaniard On The Bus To Paraguay: The Most Despicable Man I Ever Met
I’m not really sure why I’m writing this hub. Probably few people will read it. It’s just something I need to share and get off my chest. It’s about the most despicable man I...
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67Operation Condor
...According to recently de-classified files, the U.S. aided and facilitated Condor operations as a matter of secret but routine...
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