Tag: Tarija

Bolivia History 101: The battle of La Tablada, Tarija

Yesterday April 15, 2014, was the anniversary of Tarija, 197 years from an epic battle for its independence. El Diario reports: Battle of La Tablada The Battle of La Tablada de Tolomosa took place on April 15, 1817 near the city of Tarija. In this battle, [Spanish] royal forces under Colonel Mateo Ramirez clashed with…

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Bolivia History 101: Juana Azurduy de Padilla

Keeping track and not forgetting our heroes is a must. Today, I wanted to share what Luis S. Crespo wrote in March 8, 1928: Juana Azurduy de Padilla Juana Azurduy was born in the city of Chuquisaca [Sucre] on March 8, 1781, and not having known her father, she took the surname of her mother,…

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Bolivian People 101: The rise of the ‘cholitas’

Paula Dear reports for BBC News: The rise of the ‘cholitas’ Bolivia’s “cholitas” are riding the crest of a resurgence that has seen them transform from being “maids of the middle classes” who were routinely stereotyped and discriminated against, to having real clout in the economic, political and fashion worlds. With their high bowler hats,…

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Bolivia carnival 2014, what to do and how to have fun!

For the Santa Cruz tourist or anyone interested, Saul Montaño reports for El Deber: Carnival tourism ‘made in’ Bolivia Oruro and Tarija are the major destinations for the holidays. Vallegrande make a difference with their celebrations. Here the options and their characteristics: Carnival may be a good reason to visit the country, to travel and…

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Claudia Tolay is Rosalia’s angel!

Exceptional, uplifting news that brings joy to humankind. Kudos to Claudia Tolay, I welcome her to The Hall of Bolivian Fame. Alicia Bress reports for El Deber, Revista Extra: The angel of Rosalia Claudia Tolay, Tarija’s entrepreneur who gives hope to children like Rosalia Apaza, that do not have resources to be saved. On May…

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