By History and Legend of the Imperial City of Potosí: “The Imperial City of Potosí was known as the ‘American Babylon’ during the colonial era and was the first metropolis in the history of the continent, many years before the growth of New York and other American metropolises. Potosí had a larger population than the…
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The ‘Misk’inchas,’ the ‘alchemists’ of Carnival sweets in the Llajta | Las ‘Misk’inchas’, las ‘alquimistas’ del dulce de Carnaval en la Llajta
By Violeta Soria, Opinion: The art of confectionery in the Llajta has a name: the “Misk’inchas.” This is a family of experienced artisans who keep the tradition and legacy alive in the making of confites and all varieties of misk’i bolas in Cochabamba. A passage from the past hidden in the heart of the Cochabamba…
Potosí: “La Montaña que devora hombres.” | ‘The Mountain that Eats Men.’
Por Alex Rodway, CNN; Weny: “La Montaña que devora hombres.” Esta ciudad boliviana es el único lugar del mundo donde puedes comprar dinamita legalmente Giles Clarke/Getty Images vía CNN Newsource (CNN) — Seis turistas con cascos y overoles pesados están encorvados en un estrecho túnel de mina, con apenas espacio suficiente para arrodillarse. El guía…
“LA RUFINA”: in the “50 BEST DISCOVERY” | está en “50 BEST DISCOVERY”
By Panorama, Brujula Digital: RESTAURANT “LA RUFINA” ENTERS THE PRESTIGIOUS “50 BEST DISCOVERY” LIST La Rufina, the restaurant that has redefined Bolivian cuisine, has been selected to be part of the prestigious “50 Best Discovery” list, a global platform that highlights exceptional gastronomic experiences internationally. Starting in February 2025, La Rufina will appear among the…
THE SOUL OF CARNIVAL IN THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI | EL ALMA DEL CARNAVAL EN LA VILLA IMPERIAL DE POTOSI
By Historia y Leyenda de la Villa Imperial de Potosí – Bolivia: “THE SOUL OF CARNIVAL IN THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI SINCE COLONIAL TIMES HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE PARADES, EACH WITH THEIR FLAGS AND DISTINCTIVE COLORS.” “THE FIRST RECORDS OF THE CARNIVAL PARADES OF THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI DATE BACK TO THE YEAR 1552.”…
Tuesday of Ch’alla: they offer ritual tables starting from Bs 50, ready to ask for health, money, or work | Martes de ch’alla: ofrecen mesas rituales desde Bs 50, listas para pedir salud, dinero o trabajo
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Carnival Tradition This year, the vendors prepared packages in advance for the traditional offerings. Customers mainly request rituals to attract health and fortune. The ritual tables to ask for health, money, work, or a house. PHOTO: Jorge Soruco / Visión 360 Two days before the traditional Tuesday of Ch’alla, the…
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