Lack of dollars harms tourism | La falta de dólares perjudica al turismo

By Omar Pereyra, Eju.tv: The shortage of dollars slows down the recovery of tourism in Bolivia The president of the Bolivian Chamber of Tourism, Luis Ampuero, considered that the effect of the lack of dollars in the country is “varied” and slows down the recovery that the sector was showing after the devastating years of…

Next dining destination | Próximo destino gastronómico

By Joe Yogerst, CNN: Why this is Latin America’s next dining destination Anticucho (beef heart brochette) with pinta boca potatoes and aji cream with peanuts at Ancestral in La Paz. Courtesy Patricio Crooker and Christian Gutierrez. CNN —  Bolivia doesn’t seem like an obvious foodie destination. But the big, landlocked South American country is making waves in the culinary world via top-notch…

Christmas Eve Bolivian food! – ¡Comida boliviana de Nochebuena!

Alissya Guerrero, Brújula Digital: What do Bolivian families eat on Christmas Eve? Photo/Pexels The picana [cattle prod], the turkey or the suckling pig are some of the foods that Bolivian families usually prepare on Christmas Eve to share with the family at midnight after the arrival of the Child Jesus and also, in some cases,…

Bolivia’s 7 best road trips | Los 7 mejores viajes por carretera de Bolivia

Maria Silvia Trigo, LonelyPlanet.com: Road conditions in Bolivia can vary widely and driving can be challenging, even for the most experienced drivers © Sasipa Muennuch / Getty Images Though the highways are mostly well-maintained, driving in Bolivia can be stressful due to unpredictable drivers, landslides depending on the season and last-minute roadblocks that derail your schedule. But…

Rich and Diverse Culture | Cultura rica y diversa

Alan Caldwell, EnergyPortal.eu: Bolivian People: A Rich and Diverse Culture Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a country known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage. The people of Bolivia, known as Bolivians, are a unique blend of different ethnic groups and have a fascinating history that has shaped their identity. In…