By Iván Ramos, Erbol: The Chuquisaqueño Álvaro Arnez will represent Bolivia at the 2026 Coffee Cupping World Championship His hands trembled as soon as he heard his name. It wasn’t fatigue: it was pure emotion. Álvaro Arnez, from Coffee Bike, had just made history. Chuquisaca had, for the first time, a national champion in coffee…
Tag: Bolivian cuisine
International Press Rediscovers Bolivia Beyond the Salar de Uyuni | La prensa internacional redescubre a Bolivia más allá del Salar de Uyuni
By Juan Jose Toro, Brujula Digital: Photos: Unesco and El Potosí; BT archives Bolivia is seeking to relaunch its international tourism after being highlighted by specialized media as one of the best destinations for 2026. With a new Ministry of Tourism, a country brand, and a broad range of cultural, natural, and archaeological heritage, the…
How much does it take to prepare a picana? | ¿Cuánto se necesita para preparar una picana?
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Christmas For 12 people, it can cost close to Bs 1,000 Butchers at food markets believe that this year picana will be a more expensive option than, say, oven-roasted suckling pig, especially if the dish includes pieces of beef and lamb, currently the most expensive meats. A plate of picana. PHOTO:…
From Native Roots to Sustainable Sweets | De raíces nativas a dulces sostenibles
By Wara Arteaga, Vision 360: From yuca to cañahua: a sustainable pastry shop bets on Bolivia’s native ingredients Beyond promoting native ingredients, supporting wildlife conservation, and a policy of avoiding plastic materials, the pastry shop embraces the concept of sustainability, which ranges from supporting suppliers to fostering a circular economy. The newly inaugurated pastry shop,…
Arami, by Marsia Taha, among the 50 best restaurants in Latin America | Arami, de Marsia Taha, entre los 50 mejores restaurantes de Latinoamérica
By Edwin Fernández, Los Tiempos: Arami, led by Bolivian chef Marsia Taha Mohamed, ranked 48th on the prestigious Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, whose award ceremony took place yesterday in the city of Antigua, Guatemala. El Chato, from Colombia, was named the new Best Restaurant in Latin America this season, followed by Peru’s…
From the Amazon to the Altiplano: the signature cuisine that tells Bolivia’s story | De la Amazonia al Altiplano: la cocina de autor que narra Bolivia
By El Deber: Bolivia’s dishes, techniques and ingredients are no longer just a cultural legacy — they have become a living narrative that blends innovation, identity and tourism. Bolivian gastronomy is undergoing a profound redefinition. Its dishes, techniques and ingredients are no longer merely a cultural heritage, but have become a living story that combines…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 