From Stuff Destinations: Hotspot of the week: Oruro, Bolivia More than 2400 kilometres away from the golden beaches of the Brazilian capital, this normally nondescript mountain town in landlocked Bolivia hosts one of the largest carnivals in South America. Declared a “Masterpiece of Oral and Tangible Heritage” by Unesco, it’s a riotous celebration of the triumph…
Tag: World Heritage Site
We are loosing our CERRO RICO, and the world knows about this disgrace!
I am sad and upset, despite the fact that it is our NATIONAL EMBLEM, not only is central part of our our Code of Arms but also belongs in our History, ever since the Colony to date. The Cerro Rico, is systematically been destroyed. And now it is part of the infamous, yet credible tag…
Heritage 101: At least 10 of Bolivia’s cultural heritage sites are at risk
Anahí Cazas and Margarita Palacios report for Pagina Siete: WERE IDENTIFIED ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER, MUSEUMS AND CHURCHES At least 10 of Bolivia’s cultural heritage sites are at risk Seven experts consulted by Pagina Siete identified the sites and explained that required conservation works and management. For lack of conservation and management, ten sites that were declared…
Heritage 101: Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail
AFP/Doha reports in Pagina Siete: ROUTES OF SIX COUNTRIES, INCLUDING OF BOLIVIA, HAVE THE TITLE Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail The distinction allows agencies to get funding conservation and restoration of trails and sanctuaries.The Camino del Inca, a masterly road communication network that spanned six countries in South America, was declared yesterday…
Current Bolivia president is also guilty for what happens with the Cerro Rico
Juan Jose Toro writes in Los Tiempos: Evo also has the guilt Since last June 15, the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco, for its acronym in English) meets in Doha, capital of Qatar. This is the 38th meeting of this instance and one of its first determinations…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 