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Relaxing At The World's Highest Beer Spa In La Paz, Bolivia
At 11,975 feet above sea level, the city of La Paz in Bolivia is pretty high. In fact, it is the highest "de facto" capital city in the world. Because of this, it's not uncommon to experience some kind of reaction to the altitude. To help your body relax, backpackers can enjoy the world's highest beer spa at The Adventure Brew Hostel.This hostel has many opportunities for experiencing Bolivia's beer culture. Along with having their own on-site microbrewery, giving guests a free beer each night and featuring a rooftop lounge, their beer spa allows for a unique outdoor experience.
"The beer spa came as an idea some six years ago. It was the result of having lots of leftover beer from Sayabeer brewery," explains Remo Baptista, creator of the beer venue. "We built two old hot tubs with brick chimneys – we can heat the water with wood under it – filled it with 20 liters of beer plus water and voilà!"
Weeks on the road can be draining, and spa-goers can relax while sipping on ice-cold brews. For those who are skeptical if this is just a gimmick or if it's actually healthy, studies have shown beer can treat everything from acne and dry hair to cancer and ulcers.
The service is free of charge, as long as you purchase a jug of beer at the beer spa.
The service is free of charge, as long as you purchase a jug of beer at the beer spa.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink, Stories, South America, Bolivia, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, Nightlife, Travel Health, Women's Travel
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sam May 18th 2012 11:06AM
nice pic
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