By Jorge Manuel Soruco Ruiz, Vision 360: Andean architecture is a way to strengthen individuality Whether celebrating heritage or showcasing a passion, the so-called cholets or transformer buildings are rising in more cities across Bolivia and the region. One of the first Transformer cholets in the city of El Alto. PHOTO: Alejandro Palomeque Like the…
Category: La Paz
Dónde mejor que en La Paz, Bolivia, para entender cómo las personas se adaptan a vivir en altitud | Where better than La Paz, Bolivia, to understand how people adapt to high-altitude living
Por Samantha Lafleur y Sophia Lopez, Communications, University of Calgary: Estudiantes e investigadores de UCalgary se unen a un grupo internacional que explora los efectos de la hipoxia en el cuerpo Estudiantes de la Escuela de Medicina Cumming en La Paz, Bolivia. Cortesía de Karina Almeida A menudo, se alienta a los estudiantes a llegar…
Grandmothers, heroes, and cholitas: Todos Santos masks are already for sale | Abuelitas, héroes y cholitas: Las máscaras de Todos Santos ya están a la venta
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Festivity Prices vary according to the quality, characteristics, and size of the traditional crafts for the Day of the Dead celebration. There are also garlands, sweets, and other supplies available. The traditional “mascaritas” are now for sale. Photo: Jorge Soruco / Visión 360 From the classic faces of children and…
Sustainable food production and technology at Bolivia’s first “Smart Garden” | Producción sostenible de alimentos y tecnología en el primer “Huerto Smart” de Bolivia
By Gina Baldivieso, EFE, Brujula Digital: On October 3, 2024, a photograph was taken of Félix Angulo, the general manager of “Huerto Smart Educativo,” in La Paz. Photo credit: EFE Lettuce, basil, celery, and other crops are part of the sustainable production at Bolivia’s first “Huerto Smart Educativo,” a project initiated by young people from…
Gustu, Phayawi, Nativa : Among the top 30 in Latin America | Entre los 30 mejores de América Latina
By Brujula Digital: Three Bolivian restaurants are among the top 30 in Latin America The restaurants are Gustu, Phayawi (both in La Paz), and Nativa (Sucre), according to a list by National Geographic. A dish prepared at Gustu. Photo: Gustu A recent list of the 30 best restaurants in Latin America, published by National Geographic,…
Women Builders, an app for safe and efficient projects | Mujeres Constructoras, una app para obras seguras y eficientes
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: A system that helps meet demand safely Thanks to the app that bears its name, female workers can be contacted by clients in a secure manner, ensuring a fair agreement between both parties. One of the experts available on the app is working on building a brick wall. Photo: Women…
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