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[chillin818]

Hey freinds and I heard that cocaine is pretty much offer to you everywhere in La Paz and that in San pedro Prison you could buya kilo or have it delviered to you. Is this true?

[aopaq]

When I was in La Paz, albeit many years ago, I was never offered cocaine on the street although I was never actively looking. My advice would be to avoid any illegal activities, including purchasing drugs, in any South American country (or any foreign country for that matter) unless you are prepared to spend time in a prison that I am sure is far below the standards of any in Western countries.

With that said, in Bolivia it is easy to buy coca leaves which are the source of cocaine. However, vast quantities of the leaves and chemical processing is required to get any substantial quantity of cocaine. But chewing coca leaves is definitely worth trying and a "cure" for altitude sickness. Or you can also use the coca leaves to make tea.

I don't know about the San Pedro prison story but it wouldn't surprise me if it is coca leaves that are being referred to.

[laorfamily]

Many moons ago I was in La Paz as well and was never offered in cocain.

I don't know about you, but I have a life long dream of staying out of jail (nasty S. American jail in particular).

[mmbcross]

You can buy coca in the market, but it's in leaf form. Chewing coca leaves with a dash of powdered lime is a nutritious and energising way to induce a healthy mood without causing an unsustainable high. Unfortunately, it is not very good for one's teeth.

[pele0069]

Well, i may be wrong but i would venture to say that the people above heard people saying charlie a lot, that is a code word for coke, and every few blocks you would hear someone saying it.

[kiwi_surfer]

lol pele,

yes they do produce it in san pedro prison.

read this book before you go to bolivia.... one of the best books ive ever read

"marching powder"

[andyncharly2011]

Hi there, I hear the San Pedro prison ´tours´are a little dodgy to say the least. There is nothing official and you have no guaranteed safety inside and no gurantee you will make it out again. People have been detained in the prision after buying it. Everyone says its best to steer clear.

[gilster]

How old are you?..........if you try to find access to drugs in Bolivia, or any country for that matter you will end up in jail and become someones b!$@% for a long long time and you will be sorry for the rest of your life.......good luck to you on that one dum-dum.
Oh, and the answer is no, negativo young jedy, now if you are thinking coca leafs, you will find them everywhere........and it is quite allright to buy them and consume them, but do not try to bring them in the US, same with the fake money......jess how old are you?.....don't believe the other silly reply's and as for books.....THEY ARE FICTION, do the research......CIA world facts will be a good start,,,,,,ah, and learn how to spell...

[kiwi_surfer]

How old are you?..........if you try to find access to drugs in Bolivia, or any country for that matter you will end up in jail and become someones b!$@% for a long long time and you will be sorry for the rest of your life.......good luck to you on that one dum-dum.
Oh, and the answer is no, negativo young jedy, now if you are thinking coca leafs, you will find them everywhere........and it is quite allright to buy them and consume them, but do not try to bring them in the US, same with the fake money......jess how old are you?.....don't believe the other silly reply's and as for books.....THEY ARE FICTION, do the research......CIA world facts will be a good start,,,,,,ah, and learn how to spell...

MarchIng powder isn't fiction and how about you settle down mate; unless you blocked your ears whilst walking down the street you would of had people offering you Charlie on a daily basis.

[aaronsmith]

no . i think it's not true about Bolivia .

[werneg]

It is going to be my first time South America and I am glad to know all these things+
Thanks