By The Bolivia Brief: Bolivia – An Emerging Superfood Superpower Bolivia Brief Market Snapshot CASEY CAGLEY AND MARIA-TERESA NOGALES Maria Teresa Nogales is an Independent Food Security Advisor and former Executive Director, Fundación Alternativas, Bolivia For decades, centuries even, the narrative of the Bolivian economy has been written in minerals and gas. From the Cerro Rico silver of Potosí to…
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Carnival food | Comida carnavalera
By Vision 360: Candies, corn chicha, and puchero: this is the “geography” of Carnival flavor in Bolivia Puchero is the most emblematic dish of Carnival in the country. It is consumed in the Bolivian valleys, but also in Potosí and La Paz. Puchero, t’himpu, artisanal liquors, and avocado sandwich. Photos: Vice Ministry of Gastronomy and…
Flavors of Abundance at Alasita | Sabores de abundancia en la Alasita
By Visión 360: From the plato paceño to api with pastel: the flavors that never miss at Alasita Each dish, both sweet and savory, is a hope that nothing will be missing from the table in the coming year. The foods eaten at Alasita. Photos: Red Uno, Opinión, and social media. Alasita, declared Intangible Cultural…
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…
