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  1. Steve Babbs

    Bolivia in July/August

    It's worth going to the 'thorn-tree' on lonely planet web-site to keep up with the political situation from people there. Steve
  2. Steve Babbs

    Bolivia in July/August

    I' d get the bus, some of the Bolivian buses aren't too bad at all, although we flew this route. There should be several going each day. A bus is likely to be more comfortable than a car with driver, although it is certainly possible to hire taxis by the day - and surprisingly cheap- they are...
  3. Steve Babbs

    Bolivia in July/August

    I'd just add that the grebe was easy near Copacabana, Lake Tititcat and we found Berlepsch's Canestero fairly easily at Sorata. Whether it is worth the effort of going to Sorata for one bird depends on you but it is a very pleasant place to unwind from the pressure of an intensive birding trip...
  4. Steve Babbs

    Bolivia in July/August

    Yes I did, we had an excellent, but somewhat crazy trip. I'd definately recommend it. I didn't feel unsafe apart from when at the old botanical gardens in Santa Cruz which we visted by mistake - as Rasmus says you should go to the new ones where the birding is much better and they certainly...
  5. Steve Babbs

    Bolivia in July/August

    I am undertaking a birding trip to Bolivia, with a friend, for 5 weeks this summer and am after any advice. I have searched the net for trip reports and have found a few but I am keen to hear from anyone who has done it 'on the cheap'. We are keen to not have a high car all the time and I...
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