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...
A combination of indigenous tradition and Catholic beliefs, November 1st marks Todos Santos, or All Saints’ Day, a day in which Bolivian families gather to welcome the returning dead. Viewed as a celebration of reciprocity, this is the time of the year when the...
Far from being morbid, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the day when Bolivian families celebrate, commemorate and farewell the visiting dead. On November 2nd, cemeteries throughout Bolivia host thousands of visitors who decorate the graves of the dead with...
Halloween is gaining popularity throughout Latin America, but it’s still somewhat of a foreign concept. Rather than being treated as a holiday in its own right, Bolivia’s Halloween celebrations (on 31st October) have sort of merged with the existing celebrations...
Papas Rellenas is a Peruvian dish eaten throughout the Andes. Literally meaning “stuffed potatoes”, papas rellenas consist of a ball of mashed potato which is stuffed with a filling, battered and deep-fried. Preparation of the dish varies slightly from place to place....
Buñelos are a popular snack throughout Latin America. While they can be eaten at anytime, Bolivian tradition sees them eaten on Christmas morning with syrup and hot chocolates. Here’s a recipe for these tasty treats. Ingredients: 2 tsp yeast 1 tsp anise 1 tsp...
