Scottish geographical magazine . THE BOLIVIAN ALTIPLANICIE. 303 siclerably. I shall follow, to some extent, the route taken by the Anto-fagasta railway, crossing the cordillera somewhat diagonally, though thenotes will be applicable more or less to the whole of the Altiplanicie. Economically, the district is interesting for the abundant mineraldeposits of silvei^, tin, copper, lead, autimonj, etc., in the hills; but thesomewhat trying climate, the dearth of vegetation, and the difficulties ofcommunication with the outside world render it a somewhat undesirableplace of residence. Proceeding fro
Scottish geographical magazine . THE BOLIVIAN ALTIPLANICIE. 303 siclerably. I shall follow, to some extent, the route taken by the Anto-fagasta railway, crossing the cordillera somewhat diagonally, though thenotes will be applicable more or less to the whole of the Altiplanicie. Economically, the district is interesting for the abundant mineraldeposits of silvei^, tin, copper, lead, autimonj, etc., in the hills; but thesomewhat trying climate, the dearth of vegetation, and the difficulties ofcommunication with the outside world render it a somewhat undesirableplace of residence. Proceeding from the Chilian port of Antofagasta by the only railwaywhich at present traverses Bolivia, we travel nearly in a north-easterlydirection. At a distance of some 220 miles Ascotan is reached, wherethere is a 2^ortezuela, or opening in the hills, at an altitude of 12,000 feetabove sea-level. From this point onwards the changes of level are ofsmall account, except where we have to find other portezuelas in theranges we may wish to cro
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