By Historia y Leyenda de la Villa Imperial de Potosí – Bolivia: “THE SOUL OF CARNIVAL IN THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI SINCE COLONIAL TIMES HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE PARADES, EACH WITH THEIR FLAGS AND DISTINCTIVE COLORS.” “THE FIRST RECORDS OF THE CARNIVAL PARADES OF THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI DATE BACK TO THE YEAR 1552.”…
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Tuesday of Ch’alla: they offer ritual tables starting from Bs 50, ready to ask for health, money, or work | Martes de ch’alla: ofrecen mesas rituales desde Bs 50, listas para pedir salud, dinero o trabajo
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Carnival Tradition This year, the vendors prepared packages in advance for the traditional offerings. Customers mainly request rituals to attract health and fortune. The ritual tables to ask for health, money, work, or a house. PHOTO: Jorge Soruco / Visión 360 Two days before the traditional Tuesday of Ch’alla, the…
En La Paz, Bolivia, una nueva oferta de restaurantes aprovecha la riqueza natural del país | In La Paz, Bolivia, a New Slate of Restaurants Draw on the Country’s Natural Bounty
Por SORREL MOSELEY-WILLIAMS, Condé Nast Traveler: La escena gastronómica de la ciudad de gran altitud podría ser la más emocionante de Sudamérica Durante años, los gastrónomos adinerados solo tenían una razón para incluir a La Paz, Bolivia, en su lista de destinos: Gustu. Abierto en 2013 por Claus Meyer, cofundador de Noma, este restaurante de…
Carnival in Bolivia, the festival that moves millions of bolivianos in the economy | El Carnaval en Bolivia, la fiesta que mueve millones de bolivianos en la economía
By Unitel, Eju.tv: Just in the Oruro Carnival, an economic movement of over Bs 380 million is projected, reported the Vice Minister of Tourism. Santa Cruz also reflects its Carnival dynamics. The Oruro Carnival attracts tourists from different countries and regions In addition to being a display of culture and joy, carnival celebrations generate significant…
10 ideas to earn extra money during Carnival days | 10 ideas para ganar dinero extra durante los días de Carnaval
By Anahi Cazas, Vision 360: Gastronomy is one of the main options Decorating businesses or homes for Ch’alla Tuesday and pet care services are among the options to generate income during the Carnival festivities. The pepino, the main character of the La Paz Carnival. Photo: EFE Carnival is synonymous with fun and joy, but it…
Tourism can generate more revenue than lithium | Turismo puede generar más ingresos que el litio
By El Diario: A sustained increase in tourism activity in the Salar de Uyuni can be more productive and boost economic movement by generating higher revenues than lithium extraction. The director of Probioma, Miguel Crespo, stated that tourism in Uyuni alone could bring over $2.2 billion annually into the country, creating jobs, foreign currency inflows,…
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