Bolivia
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Tourism
The Charming Town of Copacabana and its Attractions
Copacabana is a small town surrounded by two mountains in Lake Titicaca, known locally for being an important space of…
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Recipes
The Divine Llajwa, a Marvelous Andean Sauce
Simplicity can be the best. Sometimes you want complexity, lots of steps in a recipe and long lists of ingredients,…
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Peruvian Food
Carnivals of Abundance, Puchero
“Carnival is arriving,” as the famous song goes This feast before Lent pulls the Andes, rural and urban, into celebration…
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Commentary
Tinku, an Andean Ideology of Food
Food fills the plate and the stomach, but it is somehow more. It is put together according to the ideals…
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Recipes
A Hardy Pea Stew (Ají de Arvejas) Warms up Cold Days
A Hearty Pea Stew for a Cold Day It was a revelation on a plate, a simple stew of dried…
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Food & Drinks
Charquekan, A Bolivian Delight
From the moment I arrived La Paz captivated me with its rich gastronomy. In the city all of Bolivia as…
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Commentary
The Enchanting Tucumanas of La Paz
To wander the streets of El Alto and of La Paz, Bolivia is thrilling and involving. You rub shoulders with…
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Cholitas in the Mall, La Paz and Cusco Compared
Bolivia has a strong impact on the area of Cuzco, Peru, even though many elites wish it were not so. …
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Customs
Dancers Celebrate Candelaria in Cuzco
Puno, a region near Cuzco, has been awash in celebration these last days. It has been the annual feast of…
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Customs
It Is the Time of the Ekeko and Abundance
The ekeko is an ancient Andean figure, considered the god of abundance, fertility, and joy. Though stemming from the past…
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