André De Bonis, EnergyPortal.eu: Bolivia, a landlocked country in South America, is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Among its many fascinating aspects is the presence of ancient towns that have stood the test of time. When it comes to determining the oldest town in Bolivia, one name stands out: Potosí. Potosí, located…
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SUCRE: One of the most historic cities in the world | Una de las más históricas ciudades del mundo
Gastón Solares, Correo del Sur: Sucre, according to National Geographic This note is so important that it is transcribed literally with the hope that readers and, especially, the authorities linked to the city’s heritage, will take the time to read it and act accordingly, precisely at this moment in which the reaction general against non-standard…
Salar de Uyuni: Train graveyard | Cementerio de trenes
Iona Cleave, The Sun: To watch video, please use this link. Inside eerie train graveyard where hundreds of abandoned Brit engines & carriages are rusting in desert 6,000 miles away DEEP into the Bolivian salt flats lies an eerie graveyard of abandoned train carriages and engines. More than 100 steam locomotives and rail cars have…
A young Bolivian woman wins the UN “Rural YouTubers and TikTokers” contest | Una joven boliviana gana el concurso de “YouTubers y TikTokers Rurales” de la ONUA
Correo del Sur: This is Shakira Chura, who creatively presented the production and gastronomy of the Yungas With the aim of revaluing rurality through youth leadership, the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) awarded, at its headquarters in Rome, a young Bolivian winner of the “Rural YouTubers and TikTokers” contest. “These talented content…
The origin of the dollar sign came from Potosi! $ ¡El origen del signo del dólar vino de Potosí!
“THE UNIVERSAL CURRENCY OF THE IMPERIAL VILLAGE WAS THE ORIGIN OF THE US$ [UNITED STATES DOLLAR], POTOSÍ IS THE FATHER OF THE US$ [AND AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ALL THE DOLLAR DENOMINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD]” “THE COINS FROM THE IMPERIAL VILLAGE OF POTOSI BECAME THE FIRST UNIVERSAL CURRENCY, SILVER BECAME THE KEY TO HUMAN PROSPERITY,…
Tinku Festival
Tinku Festival In Bolivia: A Unique Celebration Of Tradition And Bravery By Unique Times September 4, 2023 Deep in the heart of Bolivia, a one-of-a-kind festival known as “Tinku” unfolds each year. While many festivals are filled with joyous dancing and music, Tinku stands out for its extraordinary tradition – people engage in friendly, yet intense, combat…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 