El Dia reports: Chiquitania The first technical archaeologists graduated The Chiquitania already has its first professional archaeologists at the technical level, who were trained in the school, thanks to the Ministry of Education, supported by six municipalities of the Chiquitania and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation of the Embassy of Spain (AECID). The…
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Bolivian saltenas among the 12 best national dishes!
A report from Ben Groundwater for the Herald, excerpt follows: The world’s 12 best national dishes By Ben Groundwater Sept. 24, 2014, 10:57 a.m. First: the worst. Let’s get it out of the way early. Many countries produce fantastic food, national dishes that manage to encapsulate thousands of years of history and a rich gastronomic…
Environmental impact as a direct influence against tourism, we MUST do something about this, and FAST!
El Diario reports: Environmental impacts affect tourist flow In recent years, the tourist flow to our country has been diminished due to environmental impacts on destinations that were once characteristic of our country and admired worldwide. Environmental pollution and persistent depletion of natural resources constitute the central problem that should concern society as a whole….
Lets give support to Gabriela Prudencio, Quinoa Colada’s creator!
Pagina Siete reports: GABRIELA PRUDENCIO CREATED “QUINUA COLADA” Bolivian finalist in the cocktail contest Gabriela Prudencio, 24 years old, ranked among the five finalists in the international competition “Star Search for a cocktail”, organized by renowned international chef Jamie Oliver. The young paceña went to the final round of the international competition with a cocktail…
For Miners, Increasing Risk on a Mountain at the Heart of Bolivia’s Identity
An interesting article from The New York Times: For Miners, Increasing Risk on a Mountain at the Heart of Bolivia’s Identity By WILLIAM NEUMAN – September. 16, 2014 [to watch the video, please use this link] POTOSÍ, Bolivia — The silver in this mountain helped finance the Spanish empire. It created vast fortunes for some…
Bolivia 2014 Crime and Safety Report
Bolivia 2014 Crime and Safety Report Travel Health and Safety; Transportation Security; Surveillance; Stolen items; Theft; Fraud; Kidnapping; Assault; Burglary; Financial Security; Floods; Carjacking; Riots/Civil Unrest; Earthquakes; Drug Trafficking Western Hemisphere > Bolivia; Western Hemisphere > Bolivia > La Paz 8/22/2014 Overall Crime and Safety Situation Crime Threats Most major cities in Bolivia have Medium…
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