History 101: Potosi and the coins

Juan Jose Toro writes in El Deber: Potosi and the coins Potosi is known to habe been one of the most important cities of the Colony with its Cerro Rico [rich mountain]. True but insufficient. To understand what was Potosi, would have to say it was, in its time, the sum of London and New…

The Hirshon Bolivian Saltena

From the Food Dictator : Citizens, today we scale the magnificent Andes mountains to bring you a favorite recipe of the proud country of Bolivia! Bolivia, officially known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia (Spanish: Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia), is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. It is bordered to the north and…

Bolivia is a Great Destination, according to Travel Channel!

Jenny Adams reports for Travel Channel, excerpt pertaining Bolivia, follows: The Next 11 Great Destinations We’ve found every lagoon and towering peak, and thanks to technology, we only need seconds to inform our friends of the epic stretch of deserted beach we just discovered. Yet, despite our best efforts, destinations remain cyclical. They ebb and…

Another “look” for Christmas Eve

Leny Chuquimia reports for Pagina Siete: Another “look” for Christmas Eve The Mancillas restore Baby Jesus images. The images arrive with broken fingers and disheveled hair. Resurgent faith in the image. In 30 minutes, Virginia Mancilla receives in her delicate, warm hands at least six Young children Jesus. In some cases, they lack fingers and…

Bolivian Archaeologists Dig For Rare Artifacts

From Telesur: Bolivian Archaeologists Dig For Rare Artefacts Pieces of pottery have been discovered in La Paz from the time of the famous Tiwanaku civilization that dates back to 2,500 B.C. A group of Bolivian archaeologists have been camped out in the center of La Paz ever since rare pieces of pottery and ceramics were…

The true age of the city of La Paz

Juan Bedregal reports for Pagina Siete: The true age of the city of La Paz La Paz today commemorates 467 years of its foundation. Writings of chroniclers indicate that the genesis of the city was given 100 years before 1548. We know that in this basin before us our ancestors, men of very different origins…