La Paz, Jun 3 (efe-epa).- Love potions, powders to forget not being loved in return, amulets to bring good luck and dried llama fetuses as offerings to Mother Earth are some of the goods to be found in the mystic Mercado de Las Brujas (Witches Market) in La Paz, recently named Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Andean city.

The narrow, colorful streets behind San Francisco Church in the old colonial area of La Paz preserve the centuries-old wisdom that surprises those who walk along its cobblestone lanes.

In this strange market, people’s hearts and souls can be cured of their malaises with perfumes guaranteed to attract the loved one, and with magic powders that if taken every day will bring wealth and good fortune.

Such are the powders made of pusanga, a plant that saleswoman Flora Lopez told EFE will help win the heart of the person that is …

For everyone interested in visiting Bolivia, there are a couple of things they need to know. Of course, some people are playing with the idea of dating a local woman from this country, and they probably want to know their chances beforehand. 

Here, we will cover everything you need to know about Bolivian girls, chances of meeting one, as well as the most popular adult toys you can find during your visit. 

How Bolivian Women Have Embraced the Idea of Dating Foreigner Men

If you were looking to travel to Bolivia, things might not be as good as you expect them to be. In essence, Bolivia is still an old-fashioned country focusing on traditional values. But this doesn’t mean that the country is stuck in antiquity. There are places to enjoy yourself and have fun as well. 

When it comes to dating, there is a difference between the rural parts …

This beautiful landlocked country is often over looked by visitors to South America in favour of its more colourful and better developed neighbours. But for the fascinating culture alone, Bolivia is well worth a visit.

The country has enough idiosyncrasies to drive you mad but I say this not to put you off, rather to forewarn you and encourage you to go. After all the challenge is all part of the experience in this country.

Here’s 10 interesting facts about Bolivia that you need to know before you go.

1. Prepare for altitude sickness

Most of Bolivia’s top places to visit are well over 2500m above sea level. The capital La Paz stands at 3500m, Sucre at 2750m and Uyuni at 3656m.

Flying in will give you the biggest shock to your system as the main airport of El Alto is even higher at 4000m. Travelling overland will be slightly …

Ahhh, Bolivia. A country of great beauty, stunning landscapes, and unique attractions. A country with the highest capital city in the world, the largest salt flats in the world, mountains, jungles, lakes, and everything else in between.

Bolivia may not be the easiest place to travel in, may not have the warmest people, and may not have the best cuisine, but what it lacks in those departments it more than makes up for in others.

Bolivia stands out as a top notch travel destination for many reasons. The main one being the diversity of the landscape. No other country I’ve been on Earth has such a myriad of dazzling natural beauty that is so unique.

While the highlights of Bolivia are many, these five stuck out as must see, can’t miss places if visiting this beautiful, landlocked South American country. These sites provide a great contrast of all there is …

Bolivia’s Red Light District

Bolivia is known for its abundant resources, but it is still one of the poorest ones in Latin America. Some estimates say that over 60% of the population barely make ends meet, and poverty is something you’ll experience if you visit the country.

But there is another reason many pick Bolivia as their travel destination. Cities like El Alto and La Paz are infamously known for their red-light districts and prostitution. For everyone looking to hire a prostitute in these cities, the process is easy and hassle-free. 

In these areas, there are dozens of different brothels you can visit, and the business is booming. Each night, you can see a variety of people from high schoolers to older men looking to have some fun. 

Meeting sex workers is simple, and you get to have sex on the spot. After that, it will be like nothing happened. …

Women from South America are considered to be extremely hot and spicy by Western standards. Bolivian women are not the first choice that comes to mind for Latino dream girls, though. Nevertheless, the country is full of exotic women — if you know where to look and what to look for! Today, we’ll reveal some facts about dating Bolivian ladies to help you make up your mind!

Bolivia as a Non-Popular Tourist Destination 

Bolivia is a diverse and exotic country in South America. It shares borders with tourist hotspots such as Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. However, the country is among the most isolated on the continent. 

Nevertheless, the country is budding with lush landscapes full of unique lagoons and rock formations. Other notable sights are tall mountain ranges, heritage spots, and beautiful cities like Sucre. 

Unfortunately, Bolivia is not the first choice of many tourists. Still, some visitors prefer …

In Bolivia, the entire thing of prostitution is regulated and legal so you will see that there are several brothels that are licensed and all the prostitutes are registered. All the prostitutes are asked to register themselves and go for regular health checkups in order to see whether they are suffering from any STD or sexually transmitted diseases. This process is repeated in every alternate 20 days. So the police can easily check whether the prostitutes that are working in the brothel are having proper registration or not and see whether they have visited the clinic in the last 20 days.

Social views:

Prostitution is not a new thing in Bolivia and it is seen that the society wills severely stigmatized the prostitutes. Prostitutes face a lot of blame because of the rise of HIV infection and other problems. In the year 2007 in El Alto, the angry locals started …

Bolivia can be a beautiful tourist destination, and more people are getting interested in visiting this country in South America. If you are wondering about the average monthly cost of living in Bolivia, we will break down everything you need to know. 

Hopefully you’ll be able to create a plan and get a better understanding of what to expect once you arrive in the country. 

Housing and Utilities

As with most countries, the majority of your money will go to housing and utilities. Naturally, the main question will be whether you have a property in Bolivia or not. For people with a house or apartment, they won’t need to pay monthly rents. But if you are a tourist, buying a property in another country is not an option. 

So, if you are just visiting Bolivia, the main expense will be paying rent. One of the significant benefits is that you …

Bolivia is one nation which has been through a lot of struggles. Be it the struggle for freedom from colonial Spanish rule or be it the struggle it is facing nowadays to reach economic and financial stability. Bolivia may be South America’s poorest nation, but in the last decade, the condition here has improved significantly. It might not be a very affluent and rich country, unlike many others, but this country boasts of a beautiful cultural heritage which has mesmerized tourists for long.

On one hand, the neighboring countries of Bolivia are overcrowded by tourists while on the other hand the beautiful travel destinations of this country still lie hidden from the eyes of many and hence, this beautiful nation is still not overstuffed with tourists and that make it an enticing tourist destination for many. Once believed to be one of the most prosperous lands in the New World, …

South America is famous for its great food, and Bolivia is no exception, with many dishes being exclusive to this country. Let’s take a look at all things you shouldn’t miss if you decide to visit Bolivia. 

Anticucho

For anyone interested in great food, Antichucho might be a great way to start. This dish is rather old, and it dates to the pre-Columbian era. The modern version of this meal became popular between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, and you can find it in several countries.

These inexpensive, beef heart dishes are a street cart staple. In Bolivia, people usually use either beef or chicken and serve it with roast potatoes and a peanut sauce. Some people prepare it with boiled potatoes and bread too, but it’s not as common in Bolivia — after the conquistadors arrived, so did European ingredients like garlic. 

In the times of the Inca Empire, …