Copacabana, Bolivia: The town that inspired Rio’s name
When people hear “Copacabana,” they usually think of music, beaches, and Rio de Janeiro. But long before Brazil’s iconic shoreline got its name, there was Copacabana, Bolivia—a [...]
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Posted Bolivia’s Lake Titicaca: Origins of the Inca Empire
Lake Titicaca, tucked high in the Andes at over 3,800 meters above sea level, is the highest navigable lake in the world and one of South America’s most sacred and scenic destinations. [...]
Trapiche: the heart of Bolivian sugarcane
In the heart of the Bolivian Amazon, our traditional sugarcane trapiche is an ancient instrument that continues to play an important role in the daily lives and traditions of its people. This [...]
Bolivia’s Carnival in Oruro
Carnival is celebrated in many places around the world, but the fascinating carnival of Oruro in Bolivia is so culturally important that it has recognized as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and [...]
