Reuters for VoA: Archeologists show a skull as part of an archeological finding, dated approximately 500 years ago, in Mazo Cruz, near Viacha, Bolivia, Nov. 12, 2018. LA PAZ — A team of archaeologists in Bolivia said they have discovered tombs containing over a hundred bundles of artifacts and human remains dating more than 500 years…
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Bolivian observatory collects data as glaciers melt
Carlos Valdez, Associated Press for PA Home Page: LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) – The snow appears to be pristine on the Andean peaks that loom above Bolivia’s capital, but even here ash and smog reach up to a remote plateau that is home to the world’s highest atmospheric observatory. It’s an ideal site for a…
Women are making Bolivia a destination for foodies
April Peavey writes for PRI: At La Paz’s markets, women — many indigenous — work the butcher counters, produce stalls, and food stands. Credit: Michelle Heimerman/SAVEUR “Women hold the keys to Bolivia’s food system.” That’s the conclusion made by food writer Leslie Pariseau in her recent article in Saveur. Pariseau traveled to Bolivia to meet women involved in all aspects…
Pomani, center of Bolivian sport climbing
Pagina Siete reports: A tourist practices the scaling in the Pomani mountains. Photo: Facebook BLOQUEando The consolidation of Pomani as the center of Bolivian sport climbing and the mainstay of Ayo Ayo’s community tourism is the objective of the BLOQUEando 2018 Festival, which will take place from October 26 to 28. For three days, participants…
Sculpture Biennial brings together 20 experts in Comanche
Gabriela Alanoca reports for Pagina Siete: The 20 pieces that national and foreign sculptors will work, will be declared heritage of that locality, where the Avenue of Sculptures will be. Two artists make a sculpture in Tarata, Cochabamba. The municipality of Comanche, in the Pacajes province, will host the International Sculpture in Stone Biennial, which…
Drone video of the Amazon jungle and Palca Canyon, Bolivia
Haye Kesteloo reports for Drone DJ: Good morning, Today we bring you the beauty of the Amazon jungle and the Palca Canyon in Bolivia. Beautiful scenery and probably not something many of us will see first hand, so enjoy this drone video. Furthermore, we have news for you about the UAS IPP, a firmware update…
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