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 [...]
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 [...]
By Mauge
In Bolivian history and myths, Bolivian People, Traditional Bolivia, Travel Bolivia, Travel South America
Posted The Yarituses festival in San Javier
The Yarituses festival takes place annually from June 28th to 30th in San Francisco Xavier, a former Jesuit mission town in the Chiquitania region located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia (approx. 230 km [...]
Bolivian empanada salteña
In a previous blog post we’ve talked about the inmense geographic, ethnic and cultural diversity in Bolivia. The gastronomy in Bolivia is in consequence, also very diverse, every geographic [...]
