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Bolivia

Mariana Ayón RV by Mariana Ayón RV
April 10, 2025
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Bolivia es uno de los países suramericanos que muestra una vasta riqueza cultural, así como una gran diversidad de ecosistemas que van desde la selva amazónica, las regiones desérticas de Uyuni, las zonas montañosas y la región andina. 

El sitio arqueológico Tiwanaku, construido en el 400 antes de Cristo, siendo el centro de la civilización tiahuanacota, una cultura preincaica. La ciudad de Tiahuanaco se caracteriza por su arquitectura decorada con relieves y planos incisos colocados sobre estelas; está compuesta por siete construcciones arquitectónicas importantes: Kalasasaya, templete semisubterráneo, pirámide de Akapana, Puerta del Sol, Puma Punku y templete, también grandes pirámides y esculturas.

En Bolivia se encuentra también el Salar de Uyuni, el cual es el desierto de sal más grande del mundo, donde los espejos de agua de sal hacen que los atardeceres parezcan alucinantes. 

Bolivia comparte con Perú el Lago Titicaca que se encuentra a una altitud de 3812 metros sobre el nivel del mar y con una profundidad estimada de 104 metros, siendo el Lago navegable más alto del mundo. 

Su platillo más conocido es el Silpancho, en el que se sirve un poco de arroz, lonjas de papas fritas en rodajas gruesas, un filete de res empanizado tipo milanesa, un huevo frita y se acompaña con una ensalada de tomate, cebolla y locoto (tipo de chile o ají de la región andina). 

Basílica de la Virgen de la Candelaria de Copacabana

A orillas del Lago Titicaca, en la ciudad de Copacabana, se encuentra ubicada la Basílica de la Virgen de la Candelaria de Copacabana. La Basílica fue construida entre 1550 y 1679 utilizando un estilo arquitectónico Morisco renacentista. Sin embargo, la imagen de la Virgen de la Candelaria fue colocada en la capilla hasta 1583.

A la Virgen de la Candelaria de Copacabana se la conoce como la reina coronada de Bolivia y sus fiestas se celebran la primera semana de febrero, en conmemoración al día de la candelaria el 2 de febrero.

La escultura con la imagen de la Virgen de la Candelaria, a la que también se la llama Virgen Morena, fue esculpida cerca de 1576 por el nieto del Inca Túpac Yupanqui, el artista Francisco Tito Yupanqui. 

El conjunto de la Basílica de la Virgen de la Candelaria de Copacabana, cuenta con un área de arquería sin techos que se conoce como la Capilla Abierta, que ha servido para oficiar misas y celebraciones religiosas al aire libre cuando la cantidad de feligreses excede la capacidad del templo. 

Cuentan que cerca de 1576 unos pescadores quedaron atrapados en una tormenta en el lago Titicaca, por la desesperación se pusieron a orar y pedir a los dioses, sin embargo, María la Virgen se les apareció y los guió para que lograran llegar a un lugar seguro, por lo que decidieron construirle un santuario para su adoración en gratitud al favor que les había hecho. Las noticias de los grandes milagros que concedía la Virgen de la Candelaria fueron esparcidas por todo Bolivia y hasta Perú, lo que llevó a que gran cantidad de fieles fueran a visitarla año con año.

Bolivia

Bolivia is one of the South American countries that showcases vast cultural wealth, as well as a great diversity of ecosystems ranging from the Amazon rainforest, the desert regions of Uyuni, the mountainous areas, and the Andean region.

The Tiwanaku archaeological site, built in 400 BC, was the center of the Tiwanaku civilization, a pre-Incan culture. The city of Tiwanaku is characterized by its architecture decorated with reliefs and incised planes placed on stelae; it is composed of seven important architectural structures: Kalasasaya, a semi-subterranean temple, the Akapana pyramid, the Gate of the Sun, Puma Punku, and a temple, as well as large pyramids and sculptures.

Bolivia is also home to the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, where the salt water bodies make sunsets look breathtaking. Bolivia shares Lake Titicaca with Peru, which sits at an altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level and has an estimated depth of 104 meters, making it the highest navigable lake in the world.

Its most famous dish is Silpancho, which consists of rice, thickly sliced ​​fried potatoes, breaded beef steak, a fried egg, and is accompanied by a salad of tomato, onion, and locoto (a type of chili pepper from the Andean region).

Basilica of the Virgin of Candelaria of Copacabana

On the shores of Lake Titicaca, in the city of Copacabana, lies the Basilica of the Virgin of Candelaria of Copacabana. The Basilica was built between 1550 and 1679 in a Moorish Renaissance architectural style. However, the image of the Virgin of Candelaria was not placed in the chapel until 1583.

The Virgin of Candelaria of Copacabana is known as the crowned queen of Bolivia, and her festivities are celebrated the first week of February, in commemoration of Candlemas Day on February 2.

The sculpture depicting the Virgin of Candelaria, also known as the Dark Virgin, was sculpted around 1576 by the grandson of Inca Túpac Yupanqui, the artist Francisco Tito Yupanqui.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria in Copacabana has an open-air arcade area known as the Open Chapel, which has been used for open-air masses and religious celebrations when the number of parishioners exceeded the church’s capacity.

It is said that around 1576, some fishermen were caught in a storm on Lake Titicaca. Out of desperation, they began to pray and ask the gods. However, the Virgin Mary appeared to them and guided them to safety. 

They decided to build a sanctuary for her worship in gratitude for the favor she had granted them. News of the great miracles granted by Our Lady of Candelaria spread throughout Bolivia and even Peru, leading many faithful to visit her year after year.

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