Abandoned Chacaltaya Ski Resort

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Abandoned Chacaltaya Ski Resort

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Dec 1, 2021

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Hear from the caretakers of a ghost town in Bolivia that was once the world's highest ski resort. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/abandoned-chacaltaya-ski-resort

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Dec 1, 2021

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