Almuerzo

Todos Santos

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November 1st 2022
A combination of indigenous tradition and Catholic beliefs, November 1st marks Todos Santos (All Saints’ Day), a day in which Bolivian families gather to welcome the returning dead. The ceremony begins at 12:00pm on November 1st and continues until noon on November 2nd. It is believed that their loved ones return from their mountains to live for 24 hours with their family and friends. In the Ay ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Tarija Department » Tarija

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more