The “imillas skate” from Cochabamba “take over” the New York subway | Las “imillas skate” de Cochabamba “toman” el metro de Nueva York

By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: The female skateboarding group performs their art in various U.S. cities and then posts the videos on social media. [click on photos to watch videos] The young women during one of their performances. Photo: imillaSkate on Instagram The female skateboarding group, Imilla Skate, which practices the sport while wearing the…

Dollar shortage hampers hotels’ ability to pay booking platforms | Falta de dólares dificulta a hoteles pagar plataformas de reservas

Por Hortencia Rivera, Eju.tv: Due to the lack of dollars, hotels are having trouble paying the platforms where foreigners make reservations Hoteliers explain that they must pay bills in dollars every month. They warn that a significant portion of tourists book through these platforms. The shortage of dollars in the country is complicating various sectors, including…

Grand Feast of San Roque – TARIJA – Fiesta Grande de San Roque

By Denisse Rojas, Opinion: Tarija has everything ready to celebrate the Grand Feast of San Roque With an extensive program that includes solemn masses and cultural, artistic, and gastronomic activities, the religious festival is celebrated from August 16 to September 10.  The Great Fiesta of San Roque de Tarija will welcome over 10,000 devotees on…

Urcupiña

By Denisse Rojas, Opinion: Pilgrimage to Calvary: The Path that Unites Thousands The approximately 15-kilometer journey from the Cathedral of Cochabamba to the Cota hill marks the end of the grand national festival. Another of the main activities during this festivity is the pilgrimage to Calvary. Also known as the walk, it is performed as…