At the beginning of February each year, people from all over the world make the pilgrimage to the glimmering shores of Lake Titicaca to honour the Patroness of Bolivia, Our Lady of Copacabana. From the 2nd to the 5th, the usually sleepy fishing village of Copacabana...
A project has begun to look into the development of a new residential city near to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The planned city would span an area of 57 million square meters. An initial $363,000 contract has been awarded to Korean firm, Korea Engineering Consultants...
In a remote part of the Oruro department, in the shadow of Bolivia’s highest peak, lies what may be the world’s largest work of art. The little known Sajama Lines are a network of thousands of near perfectly straight lines carved into the Earth as early as...
Uyuni is set to become home to the world’s first quinoa milk factory. The quinoa milk factory open in the town on the 20th November 2014. It will initially have the capacity to produce around 250 liters of quinoa milk per day, to be used in school breakfasts for...
Situated at dizzying heights in the arid Altiplano region of Bolivia is a mining town home to one of the most famous festivals in all of South America. Each year on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the usually sleepy Oruro comes alive, hosting the world renowned...
If you’re planning a trip to Bolivia, chances are you’ll want to experience the world’s largest salt flat: Salar de Uyuni. Visiting this popular destination is without doubt an unforgettable journey, providing a transient glimpse into the...
