By Visión 360: Throughout his career, the artisan has designed rattles shaped like ships and televisions, as well as armadillos, teeth, and vintage vehicles. Artisan David Ibañez in his rattle workshop. Photo: Courtesy. “As long as I have strength, I’ll keep making rattles. I don’t know how to do anything else, and I don’t want…
Tag: Bolivian heritage
Modesto Omiste and His Time | Modesto Omiste y su Tiempo
By El Deber: Written by Carlos Medinacelli, February 1941 What was the environment and historical moment in which don Modesto Omiste was born? Omiste was born, according to the baptismal record published by his most documented biographer, Luis Subieta Sagárnaga, in June 1840, a time during which two decisive events must be taken into account…
Arami, a refined dialogue with the jungle | Arami, un refinado diálogo con la selva
By Marcela Araúz, Visión 360: This space is located in the La Paz neighborhood of Achumani Marsia Taha holds the title of Best Chef in Latin America, according to the Latin America’s 50 Best ranking, and she invited us to explore the menu she offers at Arami, her restaurant inaugurated in January. “Mushroom and lacayote,”…
From farm to cup: signature coffee drives the creative economy in Bolivia | De la finca a la taza: el café de autor impulsa la economía creativa en Bolivia
By El Deber: To keep in mind The rise of signature coffee in Bolivia is not a passing trend. It is an expression of identity, sustainability, and sophistication in consumer culture. Since 2018, “4 Llamas” has become a life project born in the Caranavi region (north of La Paz), with a clear vision: to produce…
The Padilla-Azurduy Couple | Los esposos Padilla-Azurduy
By JORGE GUILLERMO CALVO AYAVIRI (*), Correo del Sur: May 25 is also the date of the death of Juana, the guerrilla of the Americas. May 2025 is coming to an end, but we cannot remain indifferent to two historical events of a biographical nature that for many years have been cloaked in oblivion and…
Wildlife Observation Tourism: Orchids, Birds, and Butterflies | Turismo de observación: Orquídeas, aves y mariposas
By El Deber: Orchids, Birds, and Butterflies: The Hidden Potential of Wildlife Observation Tourism in Bolivia Observation tourism is one of the most specialized and sustainable ways to engage in tourism Far from being just a service industry, it is a true export activity: international tourists consume local products and, in doing so, inject strong…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 