Archaeology reports: BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA—New Scientist reports that Melanie Miller of the University of Otago and her colleagues detected traces of five psychoactive chemicals on a collection of drug paraphernalia discovered in a rock shelter in southwestern Bolivia. The rock shelter is thought to have been a funerary enclosure where members of the Tiwanaku state may…
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A unique tour of Bolivia, from cathedrals and markets to the world’s first salt hotel
Mary Miers reports for Country Life: Laguna Colorada (red lagoon) is aptly named. Its startling red colours derive from both dissolved red mineral deposits and algae; these contrast with blinding white white borax deposits. Located in the Bolivian altiplano, close to Chile, this is one of South America’s most beautiful salt lakes. Its flamingo and…
Potosí, to the rescue of its first Mint House
Daniel Oropeza writes in Pagina Siete: The Historical Research Society of Potosí has informed that a joint action has allowed the transfer of the property to the FCBCB follow its course. First Mint House and Royal Funds before its remodeling. Photo: Archivo Casa Bolívar, Potosí. Potosí is happy. A joint action between authorities and the…
Bolivia to host World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2019
World Travel Awards reports: World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that its Latin America Ceremony 2019 will be hosted in La Paz, Bolivia on 13th July 2019. The leading figureheads, decision-makers and influencers of Latin America’s travel and tourism industry are scheduled to attend the ceremony, which will mark WTA’s first visit to Bolivia. The red-carpet ceremony…
Canvas of the Virgen del Socavón was restored
El Diario reports: Patroness of Bolivian folklore The canvas of the Virgen del Socavón [Virgin of the Mine], Patroness of the National Folklore, is duly stable and without deterioration after the armoring and insulation work, informed the person in charge of Furniture Heritage of the Ministry of Culture, Carlos Rua Alanda. According to official information,…
La Paz, Bolivia’s Emerging Wine Destination
Lauren Mowery reports for Winemag.com: From unique restaurants and Bolivian wine to the riveting Andes, La Paz has everything you need for a trip of a lifetime. A Bolivian winemaker describes La Paz as “chaos, color and kitsch.” Indeed, the city bursts with dozens of ethnic groups that intersect over food, culture and dress. It’s the world’s…
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