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Railway Stations In Bolivia
Following is a list of railway stations in Bolivia, categorized by eastern and western networks. The eastern and western networks do not directly connect, except via a roundabout route through Argentina. Many lines originally were 762mm gauge; some, but not all, have been converted to 1000mm gauge. Maps UN Map Towns served by rail West * Guaqui (3822m) - branch terminus and inland port * Viacha - junction * La Paz (3640m) - terminus and national administrative capital * Oruro, Bolivia (3710m) - junction * Cochabamba (2574m) - terminus * Potosí - branch * Sucre (2750m) - branch terminus and national constitutional capital * Uyuni (3670m) - junction for line to Chile * Tupiza * Villazón - border with Argentina ---- * Arque Open or Closed? * Uncia - branch terminus - mine East * Trinidad (130m) - terminus * Loreto * Santa Rosa del Sara * Montero (292m) * Santa Cruz - junction for Trinidad and Puerto Suárez * Villamontes (439m) * Yacuiba- border with Argenti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argentina
Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. It shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and a part of Antarctica. The earliest recorded human prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Rosa Del Sara
Santa Rosa del Sara is a small town in Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from top to bottom) with the coat of arms of Bolivia in the center , flag_alt2 = 7 × 7 square p .... References Populated places in Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia) {{Chuquisaca-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilo, Peru
Ilo is a port city in southern Peru, with 66,118 inhabitants. It is the second largest city in the Moquegua Region and capital of the Ilo Province. History Before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the area was populated by the people of the Chiribaya culture. The Conquistadores were given land grants by Charles V and brought olives to this area. Olive agriculture was the main crop and source of work until the early 20th century. A small settlement, Pacocha, was established by the seashore where the Osmore River (Rio Osmore) flows into the Pacific Ocean. High tides in the late 19th century flooded Pacocha and the population moved to Ilo's actual location, adopting its current name. Until the beginning of the 20th century most of the people lived along the banks of the Rio Osmore, whose waters flow sporadically during the summer months. Ilo was a port of call to the ships travelling from the east to the west coast of the United States via Tierra del Fuego. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Of The Pacific
The War of the Pacific ( es, link=no, Guerra del Pacífico), also known as the Saltpeter War ( es, link=no, Guerra del salitre) and by multiple other names, was a war between Chile and a Bolivian–Peruvian alliance from 1879 to 1884. Fought over Chilean claims on coastal Bolivian territory in the Atacama Desert, the war ended with a Chilean victory, which gained for the country a significant amount of resource-rich territory from Peru and Bolivia. The war began over a nitrate taxation dispute between Bolivia and Chile, with Peru being drawn in due to its secret alliance with Bolivia. But historians have pointed to deeper origins of the war, such as the interest of Chile and Peru in the nitrate business, the long-standing rivalry between Chile and Peru, as well as political and economical disparities between Chile, Peru and Bolivia. On February 14, 1879, Chile's armed forces occupied the Bolivian port city of Antofagasta, subsequently war between Bolivia and Chile was declare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulo Bulo
Bulo Bulo is a town in central Bolivia, in Cochabamba Department. Transport * It is served by Bulo Bulo Airport. * In 2013, a railway connection to Montero is proposed. See also * *List of reduplicated place names This is a list of places with reduplication in their names, often as a result of the grammatical rules of the languages from which the names are derived. Duplicated names from the indigenous languages of Australia, Chile and New Zealand are l ... External links Google Maps - Bulo Bulo Populated places in Cochabamba Department {{Bolivia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corumbá
Corumbá is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, 425 km northwest of Campo Grande, the state's capital. It has a population of approximately 112,000 inhabitants, and its economy is based mainly on agriculture, animal husbandry, mineral extraction, and tourism, being the gateway to the biggest wetlands of the world, the Pantanal. Due to its border with Bolivia, Bolivians in Brazil constitute a significant portion of the city's population, forming a distinct cultural community. Corumbá International Airport connects it to many Brazilian cities and also operates some international flights. There is also another airport serving Corumbá indirectly: the Puerto Suárez International Airport, 20 km away from the center of the city of Corumbá. The city is one of the few Brazilian cities to be served by two international airports Corumbá is the westernmost and northernmost city in Mato Gosso do Sul, and it is by far the largest municipality by area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transport In Brazil
Transport infrastructure in Brazil is characterized by strong regional differences and lack of development of the national rail network. Brazil's fast-growing economy, and especially the growth in exports, will place increasing demands on the transport networks. However, sizeable new investments that are expected to address some of the issues are either planned or in progress. It is common to travel domestically by air because the price is low. Brazil has the second highest number of airports in the world, after the USA. Railways The Brazilian railway network has an extension of about . It is basically used for transporting ores. Usually, the railway sector was treated in a secondary way in Brazil, due to logistical, economic or political difficulties to install more railways. The Brazilian railroad system had a great expansion between 1875 and 1920. The heyday of the railway modal was interrupted during the Getúlio Vargas government, which prioritized the road modal. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Ana De Velasco
Santa Ana de Velasco (or simply Santa Ana) is a small town in the Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. History The mission of Santa Ana was founded in 1755 by Julian Knogler. Location Santa Ana is the central town of ''Cantón Santa Ana'' and is located in the San Ignacio de Velasco Municipality, José Miguel de Velasco Province. It is known as part of the ''Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos'', which is declared in 1990 a World Heritage Site, as a former Jesuit Reduction. The town is situated at an elevation of 464 m in the Chiqitanía region between Santa Cruz capital and the Brazilian border. Transportation Santa Ana is located 441 km north-east of Santa Cruz, the department's capital. From there, the national road ''Ruta 4'' goes north to Montero, Santa Cruz where it meets ''Ruta 10''. This road goes east for 339 km to San Ignacio de Velasco, on its way passing San Ramón, San Javier and Santa Rosa de la Roca. From San Igancio, a dirt road goes south to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roboré
Roboré is a town in eastern Bolivia. Located in Chiquitos Province, Roboré was founded by Dr. Ángel Sandoval in November 26th, 1947. It is home to the ''Regimiento De Infanteria 15 Junin Roboré'' YouTube of the . Transport Roboré lies on the eastern railway network of Bolivia. It is served by .Climate See also * |
San José De Chiquitos
San José de Chiquitos or simply San José is the capital of Chiquitos Province in the Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. It is known as part of the ''Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos'', which is declared in 1990 a World Heritage Site, as a former Jesuit Reduction. The ruins of the mission of San Juan Bautista, one of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos, lie near the village of San Juan de Taperas in San José de Chiquitos Municipality. History In 1698, the mission of San José was founded by Jesuit missionaries Felipe Suárez and Fr. Dionisio Ávila. The mission hosted the Penoqui Indians. Languages Today, Camba Spanish is the most commonly used everyday language. In the past, the Penoqui dialect of Chiquitano was spoken at the mission of San José de Chiquitos. See also * List of Jesuit sites This list includes past and present buildings, facilities and institutions associated with the Society of Jesus. In each country, sites are listed in chronological orde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yacuiba
Yacuiba is a city in southern Bolivia and the capital city of Gran Chaco Province in the Tarija Department. It lies three kilometers from the Argentine border. It has a population of approximately 80,000 and lies above sea level. Yacuiba is one of the cities of fast growth population in Bolivia due to the commerce and boom in hydrocarbon exploitation. It was part of Salta Province of Argentina until its cession to Bolivia in 1900. Due to its position on the frontier, Yacuiba is a major center of commerce. Across the border lies Salvador Mazza, with which it forms a conurbation. The town has direct connections by road with both Tarija and Santa Cruz. It also has an international airport ( BYC). Although, Yacuiba has still a low population it managed to obtain one football team in the Bolivian professional league, Petrolero. Climate Yacuiba has a dry-winter humid subtropical climate (Köppen: ''Cwa''), a result of its slightly cooler temperatures when compared to surrounding re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villamontes
Villamontes (or: ''Villa Montes'') is a town in the Tarija Department in south-eastern Bolivia. Also it is called the benemerita town (well-deserving of the mother country) due to its importance during the Chaco War in the 1930s. Location ''Villamontes'' is the administrative center of Villamontes Municipio and situated at 388 m above sea level, on the left bank of Río Pilcomayo where the river crosses the Sierra del Aguarague mountain range and flows southeast into the Chaco-Foreland. Geography Villamontes is located in the subhumid tropical zone, with a distinct dry season from June to September. West of the town in a north-southerly direction ranges the sub Andean ''Sierra del Aguarague'', with a summit of 1,390 m 7 km west of Villamontes. The town is crossed by ''Río Caiguami'' which discharges into ''Río Pilcomayo'' on the southern outskirts of Villamontes. Villamontes has recorded the hottest temperature ever in Bolivia, , several times, most recently on 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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