Bolivian Gringo

Andean row over ‘good luck’ doll

Kadmiel — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:02:30 +0000

Another row over cultural heritage has broken out between Bolivia and Peru – over the origins of a “good luck” doll. Bolivia is asking the UN to recognise the cultural heritage of the Alacita festival, celebrating the figure of the Ekeko – something Peru also claims. Last month, Bolivia’s culture minister threatened to sue Miss Peru [...]

TIWANAKU : BOLIVIA FINDS IT´S HISTORY

Kadmiel — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:07:55 +0000

Great video showing some of the aspects of Bolivian History

Relocating to South America – Living in Bolivia

Kadmiel — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:17:47 +0000

Bolivia is one of those countries that frustrates you into loving it. Given enough time, its quirkiness is what makes you keep coming back for more. As the second poorest country in Latin America, an adventurous spirit is a must, even if you enjoy a very high standard of living. Certain necessities like road infrastructure, [...]

Legends of Bolivia – Legend of the Khantuta

Kadmiel — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:09:45 +0000

This legend tells how the imperial flower of the Incas and the national symbol of Bolivia came into being. Sitting high in the Andean highlands the god Cuurmi, rainbow, was moaning about his situation, complaining about his misfortune and bad luck. Occasionally he sent a ray of bright colours from one side of the sky [...]

7 steps to Bolivian Cultural Immersion

Kadmiel — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:28:33 +0000

There are many ways to enjoy this wonderfully diverse country in South America. Bolivia is a small landlocked country in the middle of South America between Paraguay and Chile. It has many things to offer visitors from rich ecological tours to brilliant pre Columbian historical sites. It is a small adventure waiting to happen here [...]

Bolivia: The Rugged High Plains

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:06:30 +0000

Bolivia is sometimes called the Tibet of the Americas, for its arid, high-altitude desert-like plateau, more vivid when called by its Spanish name altiplano. This is one of the toughest inhabited environments on earth from shimmering Lake Titicaca, the only lake to give birth to an empire, to the surreal Salar de Uyuni, the biggest [...]

Top Historical Places To Visit in Bolivia

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:01:11 +0000

For those visiting Bolivia it is a must to visit Lake Titicaca which lies 94 miles northwest of La Paz. This vast lake is the birthplace of one of the greatest empires in history as it was here the Children of the Sun stepped forth from the sacred rock and the Incas began. The water is [...]

Bolivian prison visits to end

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:04:33 +0000

The Bolivian government is to stop travelers from bribing their way inside one of the country’s most notorious prisons. For years, and for the right price, travelers have been able to enter Cárcel de San Pedro in the capital La Paz for tours and even overnight stays. Inmates had also cooked meals and sold crafts to visitors, [...]

Bolivia eyes lithium riches in spectacular salt desert

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:31:50 +0000

For years, the Salar de Uyuni has been a remote but popular tourist draw in southern Bolivia: the world’s highest salt desert, whose blinding white expanse stretches to the horizon. Now, though, the backpackers and locals who depend on their trade fear this spectacular and vast landscape will soon be threatened by multinational mining companies. Because Bolivia, [...]

Drug trade grows in Bolivia, Peru: U.N

admin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:37:01 +0000

I wish I had better news to report in Bolivia this week but there seems to be attention focused on the drug wars and gang violence. I will talk with some local people and get there views and report back to you on these reoccuring themes. and what if anything is being done. Cocaine production is [...]