By Opinion: Andean Region: Tacopaya is a hub for community-based health tourism In addition to archaeological sites, this municipality offers destinations such as Aguas Calientes and medicinal plant gardens. Located three hours from the city of Cochabamba, Tacopaya is a municipality emerging as a hub for community-based health tourism, with destinations such as Aguas Calientes,…
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“Awayus,” Indigenous Life-Carrying Textiles | Los “awayus”, los textiles indígenas transportadores de vida
By Gina Baldivieso / EFE, Vision 360: “Awayus,” Indigenous Life-Carrying Textiles, Regain Value in Bolivia “Memories of the awayu and llijlla: protectors and carriers of life” is the title of the exhibition inaugurated at the National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (Musef) in La Paz. The director of the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (Musef),…
‘Between Two Worlds’: A visual and scientific account of Bolivia’s amphibians | ‘Entre dos Mundos’: Un relato visual y científico sobre los anfibios de Bolivia
By Erbol: IT WILL BE IN LA PAZ They will present the book ‘Between Two Worlds’: A visual and scientific account of Bolivia’s amphibians Photo: courtesy. In a photographic and scientific project by Daniel Alarcón and David Grunbaum, the presentation of the book Between Two Worlds will be held. It serves as a visual testimony of Bolivia’s amphibian…
Andean cat at high risk of extinction | Gato andino en alto riesgo de extinción
By El Diario: The Andean cat, found in the wild in Bolivia, is at high risk of extinction in the Apolobamba National Integrated Management Natural Area, as gold mining, habitat fragmentation, and extensive llama and alpaca ranching—which encroach on wetlands and bodies of water vital to the small feline—could lead to its disappearance. In response…
Trades That Are Part of Everyday Life in Santa Cruz | Oficios que son parte del día a día cruceño
By Carolina Galarza Villagran, El Deber: Stories of people who carry out different jobs. They stand out for their commitment and dedication. International Workers’ Day. EL DEBER collected stories of four self-employed workers in the city center. Erika López Llanos (60) is a photographer. She has worked for 19 years in front of the Metropolitan…
Urban lagoons: full and with birds arriving from the US | Lagunas urbanas: colmadas y con aves que llegan de EEUU
By Dayana Flores, Opinion: The natural water bodies of Coña Coña, Alalay, Quenamari, and Cotapachi serve as refuges for various species of flora and fauna. Their appearance has improved with the recent rains. Cochabamba’s urban lagoons are filled with water and surrounded by wildlife, including birds that arrive from across the continent, such as swallows…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 