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Bufeo: Close encounters with the Pink River Dolphin of the Amazon

Pink river dolphins? I first discovered the existence of the bufeo during a trip along the River Mamore in Bolivia's Amazon basin. I had never heard of river dolphins before - so it was quite a surprise when a pink-grey dolphin head surfaced just a...

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Coca: 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.

12 comments    peru altitude bolivia
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Cheap Airline Tickets to Bolivia | Flights to La Paz & Santa Cruz

Flight guide to discount prices on airline tickets to Bolivia. There are direct flights from the US to El Alto International Airport - LPB in La Paz from ...

1 comment    cheap flights santa cruz bolivia
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Coca Tea - Herbi 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...

2 comments    tea south america peru
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Take It With a Pinch of Salt!

Tons of salt wait collection in "Ponds" at Ojo de Liebre," (Hare's Eye Lagoon) Baja, Mexico. Salt: We can't live without it, and, apparently, can't live well with it - at least too much of it. Salt has been...

9 comments    salt sodium sea salt
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Trombone History in Latin America, 1500-1750

Latin America normally gets only a few pages, at the most, in the standard histories of the trombone. It probably deserves more. Records document a significant amount of trombone activity in colonial Latin...

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3 Most Popular Places to Visit In Bolivia

Here are three exceptional locations that anyone going into Bolivia should experience.

1 comment    travel death culture
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Native American Nations in Peru & Bolivia - Inca Civilizations

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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Brazil Nuts:The Selenium Packed Superfood

Many people reading this article may be asking, 'what are Brazil nuts'? Brazil nuts are the large, crescent-shaped nuts which you bypass to get to the cashews, almonds and peanuts when eating a bowl or can of...

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Guarani: the Population, Language and Currency used in Paraguay

Paraguay is a forgotton wonder of south america come and see what you have been missing.

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