The sprawling capital of Bolivia is La Paz. It is surprisingly cosmopolitan given that it is land locked and at 4000 meters the highest capital in the world. The people retain their Indian heritage, yet many have adapted and incorporated elements of western civilization into their society. This is the main thoroughfare of La Paz, and is usually bristling with life.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, and it is a must on any itinerary that takes you through Bolivia. At this altitude, the mixture of clear air and water is extremely exhilarating. This picture takes in some of the many islands on the lake, where it is possible to view Inca remains.

The head and courtyard that may be seen here are in one of the most important places in the Spanish colonial enterprise of South America. They are in the treasury of Potosi. The figure represented is the Greek god, Bacchus, who was the god of wine, frivolity and lust. This is a fitting bust to decorate this interior, as it was from here that the Spanish orchestrated much of their operations in South America. Constant streams of mules left for Spain from this spot, weighed down by silver and the lives of the Indians.