Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes at Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia
Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia is a spectacle that requires plenty of behind-the-scenes help from costume makers, makeup artists and more.
Our travel blog posts about cultural travel include information about museums, local markets, festivals and celebrations, Indigenous groups, archaeological sites, traditions, and other aspects of culture in North, Central, and South America.
The Cacophony, Color, and Culture of Carnival – Oruro, Bolivia
Sights and sounds of Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia including the Bolivian dances, elaborate costumes, and partying that made Carnaval de Oruro famous.
Rock Art & Rainbow River Adventure Travel – San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia
The Guaviare region of Colombia recently opened to tourism with ancient rock paintings, gorgeous rivers, and dramatic rock landscapes.
Isla del Sol & Isla de la Luna Adventure Travel Guide – Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
How to visit Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna in Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, including what an island dispute means for travelers.
Inside the Andean Baroque Route Churches – Cuzco, Peru
Go inside the ornate Jesuit churches on the Andean Baroque Route near Cuzco, Peru to see opulent combinations of European Christian and Andean elements.
Photo Essay: Big Dreams and Tiny Treasures at the Alasitas Market in La Paz, Bolivia
Inside the annual Alasitas Market in La Paz, Bolivia where Andean traditions are celebrated and big dreams come in small packages.
Archaeological Exploration – Around Cuzco, Peru
See crafted fountains, one of the largest structures in the Incan world, and more at these archaeological sites around Cuzco, Peru.
Photo Essay: Traditional Andean Textile Weaving in the Cuzco Region of Peru
Warning: after looking at this photo essay about traditional weavers and textiles in the Cuzco region of Peru you may be hooked on this beautiful craft.
