Tag: Bolivian heritage

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…

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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…

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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…

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12 Best Places to Retire in Bolivia | 12 mejores lugares para jubilarse en Bolivia

Ghazal Ahmed, Insider Monkey: Bolivia’s State of Economy For many years, Bolivia had been experiencing what speculators have called an “economic miracle.” Characterized by strong growth, low inflation, record exports, subsidized gasoline, and a fixed exchange rate, the surge in natural resource demand has proven to be exceptionally favorable for the nation these past years….

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