Daniel Oropeza writes in Pagina Siete: The Historical Research Society of Potosí has informed that a joint action has allowed the transfer of the property to the FCBCB follow its course. First Mint House and Royal Funds before its remodeling. Photo: Archivo Casa Bolívar, Potosí. Potosí is happy. A joint action between authorities and the…
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Burials in Bolivia’s ‘Forest Islands’ Offer Insights Into Early South Americans
Barbara Fraser reports for Discovery: Charred earth, shells, bones and human burials found in mounds on a plain in northern Bolivia are offering scientists new clues about the earliest known inhabitants of the southwestern Amazon. The remains, excavated from raised areas known as “forest islands” on the Llanos de Moxos, an extensive savanna, show the…
Chili [ají], the spicy face of Bolivia
El Dia reports: Options “El Chicotillo” is positioned as one of the hottest in Bolivia. Among the sweetest, are the “Asta de Toro” and the red pepper of San Julián. Chili permeates the palates of the world thanks to Bolivia. This is how renowned chef Marko Bonifaz defines this product grown in the municipality of…
Drying Peatlands in the Bolivian Andes Threaten Indigenous Pastoral Communities
Maria Dombrov reports for Glacier Hub: The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world, stretching 4,500 miles long and spanning seven South American countries: Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Andean ecosystems include peatlands, grasslands, shrublands, salt flats, forests, and alpine regions. Mountain peatlands, or bofedales, play a particularly central role in the rearing…
A Rich and Peppery Bolivian Brisket Sandwich Impresses in Brooklyn
Robert Sietsema reports for ny.eater.com: This traditional South American sandwich makes for a satisfying meal at Bolivian Llama Party It is my intention to celebrate the sandwich this year by finding as many tasty examples as possible, with a special emphasis on fringe styles, but also presenting sandwiches that were considered more normal 30 years…
Environment 101: Sajama Park brings visitors to diversity of fauna
EFE reports via Pagina Siete: The protected area located in Oruro was established in 1939 and in the place you can enjoy hot springs, observe geysers or climb the highest peak. A view of the majestic Sajama National Park. Photos: EFE The Sajama National Park, the oldest protected area in Bolivia, has a great community…
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