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…
Category: Tourism
Social and political instability, the perpetual scourge of the orange economy in Bolivia | La inestabilidad social y política, el eterno verdugo de la economía naranja en Bolivia
By Gina Baldivieso, EFE, Vision 360: Tourism and Gastronomy Among the most affected sectors are tourism and gastronomy, which suffered a severe setback during the post-electoral political and social crisis of 2019 and later due to the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourists stroll through the area known as the Witches’ Alley, in the center…
Bolivia: Global Top 5 for birdwatching | Top 5 mundial de observación de aves
Los Tiempos: Bolivia remains in the global Top 5 for birdwatching despite the environmental crisis Grallaria erythrotis, recorded in La Paz at Jucumari Lodge by Steven Hunter | ebird.org. Bolivia reaffirms its status as a birdwatching hotspot by ranking fifth in the October Big Day 2024, despite the severe environmental crisis affecting the country. With…
New species of snake in Carrasco National Park | Nueva especie de serpiente en el Parque Nacional Carrasco
By Geraldine Corrales Arandia, Los Tiempos: Researchers discover a new species of snake in Carrasco National Park The new snake species named “Chironius whipala.” | Lucindo González A group of researchers from the Alcide d’Orbigny Museum announced yesterday the discovery of a new snake species in Carrasco National Park, which they named Chironius whipala. One…
Chuquisaca Chef Named Special Ambassador of Gastronomic Tourism by the United Nations | Federico Guardia | Chef chuquisaqueño es nombrado Embajador Especial de Turismo Gastronómico por las Naciones Unidas
By Erbol, El Dia: The young chef, known for his meticulous attention to detail, has transformed simple ingredients into true emblems of Bolivian culinary identity. Federico Guardia Rück, Chuquisaca chef and culinary researcher, couldn’t contain his excitement when he received the news: his dedication to Bolivian cuisine and his passion for reviving ancestral flavors have…
Young Chefs Revolutionize Ancestral Flavors | Jóvenes chefs revolucionan sabores ancestrales
Los Tiempos: Creative Bolivian Cuisine: Young Chefs Revolutionize Ancestral Flavors in a Bold Competition One of the student cooking groups that won the competition. On Thursday, October 3, the final and award ceremony of the Creative Cooking Contest took place in La Paz, an event aimed at culinary students that sought to reward the most…
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