The Travel Chica

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Ambrosia: The Tarijeño Breakfast of Champions

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On the morning we started the Valle de Los Cóndores hike, Vicente introduced us to the traditional breakfast drink of the Tarijeños (people of Tarija). Ambrosia When he grabbed the bottle of Singani, a locally-produced liquor that tastes like rubbing alcohol and paint thinner, I was worried and already thinking of excuses to not try […]

The Best Kept Secret in Bolivia

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As I said before, there are a few things to do and see in Tarija, but I decided to stay longer than the usual visitor. I wanted to go mountain biking, but nobody else signed up for the tour. I wanted to do a wine tour in Valle La Concepcion, but nobody else signed up […]

Punk Tango in Buenos Aires

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I can appreciate tango music. It is sensual and a bit edgy, but I also find it boring after a while, especially if there is no dancing to watch with it. While I was in Buenos Aires researching the city guide, I met some travelers who told me they went to a “punk tango” music […]

Playing With My Food in Tomatitas

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Tomatitas is a tiny, tiny, tiny town a short bus ride from Tarija. The reason to go to Tomatitas is to try cangrejos. What are Cangrejos? Cangrejos are tiny crabs that you eat whole. I am all about experiencing new food when I travel, but I was a little nervous about this. I wasn’t sure […]

Off the Backpacker Trail in Tarija

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Ever since I heard that Bolivia has a high altitude wine region, I had an internal debate about whether or not I should go. I am a wine snob. And I have tried some of the best wines in Argentina. I have never even heard of a Bolivian wine. I have never seen a Bolivian […]

Foto of the Week from … Sucre: Savory Salteñas

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I finally tried one of the most popular breakfast foods in Sucre. The reason it took so long is that I normally don’t eat a heavy breakfast (unless I’m having brunch at Malvon), and I find it a bit odd that people would choose this is a breakfast food.  But once I tried them, I […]

Photo Essay: Eclectic Cemetery of Sucre

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I have a small obsession with cemeteries. I always, always, always visit the local cemetery when I get to a new town. I prefer the small town cemeteries in Latin America because they are simple and colorful.  You get the feeling that people visit their loved ones much more frequently because the graves are always […]

9 Beautiful Reasons To Get Out of Sucre

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  Sucre is a beautiful city whether you are wandering the cobblestone streets, relaxing in one of the perfectly manicured plazas, or getting a view of the city from above. Despite all of the bad things I have heard about travel in Bolivia, the same people always follow up their comments with… But it’s the […]