By Eric L. Cárdenas, El Diario: 216 years ago in the colonial city of Nuestra Señora de La Paz, a group of individuals who had been secretly organizing since the late 18th century rose up to fight for the independence of Upper Peru from the Spanish crown. Earlier attempts had failed in Cusco and La…
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Flavors of the Yungas: Gastronomic destinations winning over tourists’ palates | Sabores de los Yungas: destinos gastronómicos que conquistan paladares de turistas
By Red Uno de Bolivia: This dish was designed to provide energy to diners and is a fundamental part of the local culture, in addition to being an attraction for visitors seeking authentic flavors. Flavors of the Yungas: Gastronomic destinations winning over tourists’ palates The Yungas region of La Paz is much more than an…
La Paz: A City of Altitude, Attitude, and Ambition | Una ciudad de altura, carácter y ambición
By Bolivian Thoughts: On this day, we remember more than just a date on the calendar—we honor the soul of La Paz, a city unlike any other in Bolivia or South America. Perched high in the Andes, defying gravity and logic, La Paz became the seat of government after Sucre, carving its own rebellious path…
200th Anniversary of the Assembly that Founded Bolivia in 1825 Remembered | Recuerdan 200 años de la instalación de la Asamblea que fundó Bolivia en 1825
By El Potosí: Commemorating that event, a reenactment was held yesterday at the Casa de la Libertad. The commemoration of the bicentennial of Bolivia’s declaration of independence entered its final stage this Thursday [7/10/2025], with the remembrance of the 200th anniversary of the installation of the General Assembly of Deputies of the Provinces of Upper…
Motorless Carts: A Beloved Tradition Among the People of La Paz | Cochecitos sin motor: tradición adorada por los paceños
By El Diario: A truly local activity that brings families together through the handcrafted creation of vehicles and promotes healthy competition. In La Paz, “motorless carts” refers to a local tradition of racing gravity-powered vehicles, relying on the participants’ skill rather than motors. These races are a popular and cherished event among the people of…
A Gift of Art: Holguín’s Masterpieces Restored by the U.S. | Un Regalo de Arte: Obras Maestras de Holguín Restauradas por EE.UU.
By Opinión: Bicentennial: Bolivia receives restored works by Melchor Pérez de Holguín as a gift The works of the Cochabamba-born artist are an essential part of Bolivia’s cultural legacy, and his image appears on the 50-boliviano banknote. Four restored paintings by the renowned colonial painter Melchor Pérez de Holguín are the gift with which Bolivia…
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