El Diario reports: Community prepares to create tourism agency Community members from the upper part of the Condoriri Natural Park, are engaged into arranging the creation of their own tourism agency, in the perspective of improving their economic income by implementing strategies linked to community tourism. This undertaking will allow the possibility of providing employment…
Tag: Bolivian heritage
Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’, Where People Are Participating In The Most Dangerous Race In The World
Anuj Tiwari reports for Indian Times: Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’, Where People Are Participating In The Most Dangerous Race In The World Bolivia has emerged as a destination for thrill seekers in the recent times. And the country’s North Yungus Road in the La Paz region is the top attraction. Nicknamed the ‘Death Road’ by locals,…
Bolivians abroad: Colorful costumes sweep through Jersey City during Bolivian Parade and Festival
Corey W. McDonald reports for The Jersey Journal: Colorful costumes sweep through Jersey City during Bolivian Parade and Festival (PHOTOS) JERSEY CITY — The sights and sounds of Bolivia were on full display today during the Bolivian Parade and Festival in downtown Jersey City. The Bolivian community of Jersey City paraded through downtown Saturday afternoon, dressed…
Bolivia’s midwives help reduce maternal mortality
Paola Flores, Associated Press reports for ABC News: Bolivia’s midwives help reduce maternal mortality Mariana Limachi left the hospital in this high Andes city in tears after a doctor told her she needed a C-section because the umbilical cord was wrapped around her 8-month fetus. Instead, she turned for help to a highly respected figure…
Huari launches series of Bolivia microdocumentals on National Geographic
Pagina Siete reports: Huari launches series of Bolivia microdocumentals on National Geographic The microdocumentals will be visible from this Monday [08/01/2017] at 21:00 on National Geographic. From next Monday at 9:00 pm, the Huari beer brand will broadcast a microdocumental on the international channel of National Geographic every week that will show the world the…
Bolivian History 101: Our Tango Illimani
El Diario reports: A little history Our Tango Illimani During the month of July the department of La Paz remembers its anniversary, in this year, it is commemorated 208 years of the libertarian shout, among musical tributes can not miss the Tango Illimani, composed to remind the city seat of Bolivian government. According to historical…
