By Juan José Toro, Brujula Digital: Like the vast majority of Bolivians, I was taught in school that the Spaniards invaded us around 1532; they enslaved our Indian ancestors, colonized them, and kept them in that condition until the War of Independence, when they were defeated and expelled. That is why it was a shock…
Tag: Bolivian heritage
Arami: The Bolivian restaurant that ranks among the best in the world | El restaurante boliviano que figura entre los mejores del mundo
By El Deber: The selection comes from the specialized gastronomy magazine Food & Wine. In its review, it highlights the use of Amazonian ingredients as well as a menu centered on Bolivia’s biodiversity. The restaurant Arami is among the best in the world. The specialized magazine Food & Wine, a benchmark in gastronomic culture, places it…
Roncal’s Musical Bridge | El puente musical de Simeón Roncal
By Iván Ramos, Erbol: The secret of Simeón Roncal: how the Bolivian cueca was born between charangos and sacred music Simeón Tadeo Roncal Gallardo did not only compose cuecas. He built a bridge—between the rhythms of northern Potosí, European classical music, and the baroque cathedral tradition that still resonated in Sucre. That combination—which today defines…
Restoration Boost for Altiplano Masterpiece | Impulso a la joya del Altiplano
By Vision 360: The “Sistine Chapel of the Altiplano” will be restored with more than $66,000 from a U.S. cultural fund Restoration experts will carry out a comprehensive analysis of the temple’s current condition, including detailed photographic documentation, damage assessment, and a review of previous interventions. The church and its murals; Tuesday’s event, attended by…
Tiwanaku: Las ruinas antiguas de Bolivia reveladas en la guía 2026 | Bolivia’s Ancient Ruins Unveiled in 2026 Guide
Por Ad Hoc News: A fecha del 20 de abril de 2026, las piedras bañadas por el sol de Tiwanaku, en el Altiplano boliviano, revelan secretos de un imperio preincaico que dio forma a Sudamérica. Viajeros estadounidenses desde centros como Miami y Los Ángeles están descubriendo esta joya de UNESCO cerca del Lago Titicaca, perfecta para aventuras históricas profundas….
From “Children’s Day” to “Girl and Boy Day” | De “Día del Niño” a “Día de la Niña y del Niño”
By Silvana Cuéllar, Red Uno: Day of the Girl and the Boy in Bolivia: origin and why it is celebrated every April 12 The date was established by decree in 1955 and later ratified by law to highlight the rights of girls and boys in the country. Mini Gran Poder parade, where children danced traditional…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 