Bolivia Bella Blog - Hot Off the Press! Anytime we add new stuff we blog it!
About Us • Links • Ezine • Forums • Subscribe • Twitter • Facebook • Message Board
Here's what I'm blogging. Any pages my website visitors add to this website also run through my blog. You can add a page to BoliviaBella too!
Did you know you can actually add your travel stories to my blog? Just choose a topic here and Add Your Story. As soon as it’s posted, it will become a permanent part of BoliviaBella and will run through my blog (it gets tens of thousands of views each month!) Serious about coverage? The stories featured in my blog will also appear on my Twitter profile and BoliviaBella Facebook group. What's cooler? Subscribe or Get Our Blog Widget for your site.
Sep 2, 2010, Santa Cruz in September. Absolutely the best month to visit Eastern Bolivia!!
Santa Cruz in September. We are celebrating our foundation day, the FEXPO attracts half a million visitors, and its the first day of spring!
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Cruz in September. Absolutely the best month to visit Eastern Bolivia!!"
Sep 2, 2010, Santa Cruz Bolivia Bicentennial Events September 2010
Throughout the month of September Santa Cruz, Bolivia will be celebrating the bicentennial of its first struggle for freedom from Spain. The Departmental
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Cruz Bolivia Bicentennial Events September 2010"
Sep 2, 2010, AGENDA CULTURAL SANTA CRUZ 2010 - SEPTIEMBRE 1-30
Durante este mes de septiembre tan especial, en el cual Santa Cruz celebra su bicentenario, habrá un sin número de actividades especiales. Aprovechen estas
Permalink -- click for full blog post "AGENDA CULTURAL SANTA CRUZ 2010 - SEPTIEMBRE 1-30"
Sep 2, 2010, Programa Septembrino del Bicentenario de Santa Cruz Gobierno Departamental
Este es el Programa de actividades y eventos para el mes de septiembre, en celebración del bicentenario de la gesta libertaria de Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Programa Septembrino del Bicentenario de Santa Cruz Gobierno Departamental"
Sep 2, 2010, Do you need an outside sponsor to get a specific purpose visa?
Hi. I'm writing from the United States, and I'm just curious of the requirements of obtaining a specific purpose visa. I'm not sure if you'll know the
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Do you need an outside sponsor to get a specific purpose visa?"
Sep 2, 2010, 2010 Bicentenario de Santa Cruz Bolivia
El lector no boliviano, poco conocedor de la larga y enrevesada historia de Bolivia, pensaría que, ya que la fecha de su fundación es 1551, Santa Cruz
Permalink -- click for full blog post "2010 Bicentenario de Santa Cruz Bolivia"
Sep 2, 2010, Día del Peatón
Con una feria de intercambio de productos, carreras de bicicletas, cochecitos sin motor, competencias de pata pata, coscoja, shows musicales, en la Plaza
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Día del Peatón"
Sep 2, 2010, 2010 Bicentennial of Santa Cruz Bolivia
Why is Santa Cruz Bolivia celebrating its bicentennial in 2010? Bolivia's history is long and complicated. Some may be wondering why, if Santa Cruz was
Permalink -- click for full blog post "2010 Bicentennial of Santa Cruz Bolivia"
Sep 1, 2010, Presentan oficialmente la galería fotográfica del Bicentenario
La Dirección de Comunicación junto a la Dirección de Turismo de la Alcaldía presentaron oficialmente este 31 de agosto “la Galería del Bicentenario” que
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Presentan oficialmente la galería fotográfica del Bicentenario"
Sep 1, 2010, Embellecen la ciudad por el Bicentenario Cochabambino
Varios son los preparativos por parte de nuestras autoridades departamentales, para recibir el Bicentenario Cochabambino con una ciudad embellecida, desde
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Embellecen la ciudad por el Bicentenario Cochabambino"
Sep 1, 2010, Nueva cuna de Artistas Man Césped en Cochabamba
La Academia Nacional de Música Man Césped, es un esfuerzo común emprendido por el Municipio de Cochabamba, por el Gobierno Plurinacional de Bolivia y el
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nueva cuna de Artistas Man Césped en Cochabamba"
Sep 1, 2010, Name of this church in La Paz?
Does anyone know the name of this church in La Paz, Bolivia and where it is located? This picture was taken in 1969. If you know, please click on post
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Name of this church in La Paz?"
Sep 1, 2010, Morales Confirms Bolivia's Alignment with Iran
Los Tiempos, Cochabamba, 31-Aug-2010: President Evo Morales qualified Iran as a pacificist country and Israel as a terrorist country and criticized the
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Morales Confirms Bolivia's Alignment with Iran"
Sep 1, 2010, Culture Transition Tip No. 8
Expats, there is just no getting around this: unless you want to spend your time in lonely isolation when you move to another country there is one thing
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Culture Transition Tip No. 8"
Sep 1, 2010, Tutuma - Lost Foods of Eastern Bolivia
Welcome back to Wacataya Wednesday and the Lost Foods of Eastern Bolivia series. Today's recipe focuses on plants typical of Bolivia. I chose this recipe
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tutuma - Lost Foods of Eastern Bolivia"
Aug 31, 2010, Voluntario Global - Volunteer in Vallegrande Bolivia with Voluntario Global
Volunteer in Bolivia with Voluntario Global, as sustainable development project in Vallegrande, in the state of Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Voluntario Global - Volunteer in Vallegrande Bolivia with Voluntario Global"
Aug 30, 2010, ZOORIGAMI
La Sociedad Boliviana de Origami S.B.O. Invita a la 2º Versión del Zoorigami a realizarse en La Paz, Bolivia INFORMES 70134750 - 72559762 LOS ESPERAMOS
Permalink -- click for full blog post "ZOORIGAMI"
Aug 30, 2010, Explosion Destroys Iconic Mural on Eve of Santa Cruz Bicentennial
One of Eastern Bolivia's most iconic murals is gone. Two days before Santa Cruz begins celebrating the bicentennial month of its first battle for freedom
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Explosion Destroys Iconic Mural on Eve of Santa Cruz Bicentennial"
Aug 30, 2010, Cruceño Traditions Day: Santa Cruz Celebrates the Customs of Eastern Bolivia
The eastern department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia celebrates the traditions of this tropical region on the last Sunday of August with a festival featuring
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cruceño Traditions Day: Santa Cruz Celebrates the Customs of Eastern Bolivia"
Aug 29, 2010, taekwondo classes in sucre
Hi I have just moved to sucre and am looking for adult taekwondo classes in sucre. Any help would be appreciated.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "taekwondo classes in sucre"
Aug 27, 2010, Traditional Foods Festival at the Pirai River - Aug 29
In keeping with a series of food festivals highlighting the typical foods of Santa Cruz, this weekend you can enjoy even more as the Cabañas del Río Piraí
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Traditional Foods Festival at the Pirai River - Aug 29"
Aug 27, 2010, Chaco Region Festival at the Parque Urbano - Aug 28-29
Producers and artisans from the Chaco region of Santa Cruz will be at the Parque Urbano Saturday and Sunday in a showing of food and handcrafts from their
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chaco Region Festival at the Parque Urbano - Aug 28-29"
Aug 27, 2010, Obtain Specific Purpose Visa At Border?
I am a US citizen planning to apply for residency in Bolivia. Am I supposed to obtain a Specific Purpose Visa BEFORE I leave the US or upon arrival in
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Obtain Specific Purpose Visa At Border?"
Aug 27, 2010, Tercer Festival del Adulto Mayor genera gran expectativa
Tercer Festival del Adulto Mayor genera gran expectativa Música, baile y entusiasmo fueron los ingredientes perfectos este 26 de agosto en el Tercer Festival
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tercer Festival del Adulto Mayor genera gran expectativa"
Aug 27, 2010, Jesuit Missions 2010 Seasonal Music Festival August 26-29
The Jesuit Missions Seasonal Music Festival began last night at the San Roque church in Santa Cruz and will continue throughout the rest of the weekend,
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Jesuit Missions 2010 Seasonal Music Festival August 26-29"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Toma Cultural del Centro Historico
Fecha: Viernes 17 a Domingo 26 de septiembre 2010 Hora: 20:00 – 23:00 Organiza: Dirección Municipal de Cultura Responsable: Arq. Juan Carlos Simoni
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Toma Cultural del Centro Historico"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Inauguracion XVII Bienal de Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Fecha: Lunes 13 de septiembre 2010 Lugar: Casa Municipal de Cultura, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Hora: 20:00 Coordinadora: Silvia Rózsa Información: 3-340926
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Inauguracion XVII Bienal de Santa Cruz de la Sierra"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Feria Cultural “Jalea de Letras”
Fecha: Sábado 4 de septiembre Lugar: Manzana 1 Hora: 09:00 – 15:00 Coordinación: Espacio Abierto (El Deber) y Programa Municipal de Fomento a la Lectura
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Feria Cultural “Jalea de Letras”"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Feria Cultural “Jalea de Letras”
Fecha: Sábado 4 de septiembre Lugar: Manzana 1 Hora: 09:00 – 15:00 Coordinación: Espacio Abierto (El Deber) y Programa Municipal de Fomento a la Lectura
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Feria Cultural “Jalea de Letras”"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - 5ta Temporada de Beethoven - Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil
Lugar: Sala de Teatro, Casa Municipal de Cultura Fecha: Miercoles y Jueves, 1 y 2 de septiembre 2010 Hora: 20:30 Entrada: Bs 40 Coordinadora: Valeria
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - 5ta Temporada de Beethoven - Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Coro Santa Cecilia
Lugar: Casa Municipal de Cultura “Raúl Otero Reiche” Espacio: Sala de Coros Horario: Lunes, miércoles y viernes Inscripciones abiertas: De 15:00 a
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Coro Santa Cecilia"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Coro Infanto-Juvenil Voces del Cielo
Lugar: Casa Municipal de Cultura “Raúl Otero Reiche” Espacio: Sala de Coros Días: Martes y sábado Hora: 15:00 a 17:00 Inscripciones abiertas:
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Coro Infanto-Juvenil Voces del Cielo"
Aug 27, 2010, Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Taller de Instrumentos Musicales
Taller gratuito de INSTRUMENTOS MUSICALES para niños. Detalles: Lugar: Centro Cultural Villa 1º de Mayo, calle 3 Oeste, esq. Calle B, a una cuadra de
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agenda Cultural Septiembre 2010 - Taller de Instrumentos Musicales"
Aug 26, 2010, Ganadores del V Concurso Anual de Jovenes Creadores
El Gobierno Municipal de Santa Cruz de la Sierra en la búsqueda de incentivar a los jóvenes que incursionan en la creación artística, en aras de promover
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ganadores del V Concurso Anual de Jovenes Creadores"
Aug 26, 2010, Three countries prepare to fight forest fires in Bolivia
La Prensa, La Paz, 26 de Aug, 2010: Chile, Argentina, and Brazil are preparing to send firefighters and equipment to fight forest fires that have already
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Three countries prepare to fight forest fires in Bolivia"
Aug 26, 2010, Tour packages vs. flying solo
Do I have to take an expensive tour package to see the Pampas and selva in Rurrenabaque or can I arrive and then find a cheap tour? Do I need to do a multiple-day
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tour packages vs. flying solo"
Aug 25, 2010, Comienzan trabajos de Limpieza del Rio Rocha
La Dirección de Gestión Ambiental de la Alcaldía Municipal en coordinación con la Dirección de Comunas de Cercado, ha comenzado el proyecto de limpieza
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Comienzan trabajos de Limpieza del Rio Rocha"
Aug 25, 2010, Culture Transition Tip No. 7
Before relocating to a new country, there's something you can do to establish a sense of familiarity in your new home. This is tip 7 in my 10-part weekly
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Culture Transition Tip No. 7"
Aug 25, 2010, What is living in Bolivia like?
Hi, my name is Andy and me and my wife are getting out of the uk and are thinking of moving to South America, maybe Bolivia. So if anyone can give us a
Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is living in Bolivia like?"
Aug 25, 2010, Bolivia Postage- Infusion Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy-by US Postage Designer Rex Davenport
Bolivia Postage- Infusion of The Late Abraham Lincoln and President John F. Kennedy, they both were Assassinated, Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865, and
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bolivia Postage- Infusion Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy-by US Postage Designer Rex Davenport"
Aug 25, 2010, Día de los Derechos del Adulto Mayor
Departamento de Protección al Adulto Mayor - H.A.M. Cochabamba El plan Nacional del Adulto Mayor se constituye en la política de Estado que articula a
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Día de los Derechos del Adulto Mayor"
Aug 24, 2010, Actividades de Interes Turistico en el Año del Bicentenario de Cochabamba
FECHA TIPO DE EVENTO LUGAR HORA 26,27 Y 28 de Agosto Festival Gastronómico “GOURMEVALLE” A&B Eventos y Arte Maria Julia Ávila 774-92460 27 de Agosto
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Actividades de Interes Turistico en el Año del Bicentenario de Cochabamba"
Aug 24, 2010, Fires in Bolivia Now 34,000 – 2 Million Hectares of Forest Burned
El Diario, La Paz, 24 Aug, 2010: The fires caused by rural farmers using slash-and-burn techniques to clear forest land for farming in Bolivia have increased
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fires in Bolivia Now 34,000 – 2 Million Hectares of Forest Burned"
Aug 24, 2010, Celebracion del Bicentenario del Levantamiento en Cochabamba
Sobre el Bicentenario - Por: Guido Guzmán S. (Sociólogo- Historiador) La mayoría de nuestra población se pregunta el porqué del Bicentenario ¿Qué se celebra
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Celebracion del Bicentenario del Levantamiento en Cochabamba"
Aug 24, 2010, Cuando te va a dar la gana cuidar tu medio ambiente?
Que más se tiene que hacer para que tomen conciencia? Cuántos desastres más tienen que ocurrir para que entiendan? Es este el futuro que quieren para nuestros
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cuando te va a dar la gana cuidar tu medio ambiente?"
Aug 24, 2010, BOLIVIA TRAVEL ALERTS - AUGUST 2010
There are numerous events taking place in Bolivia that tourists and travelers should be aware of and some places you may wish to consider avoiding altogether.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "BOLIVIA TRAVEL ALERTS - AUGUST 2010 "
Aug 24, 2010, global structure for peace project
Hello Bella, My name is Steve Ward and I live in Leeds, England.I am currently involved in a project to create a global structure for peace the details
Permalink -- click for full blog post "global structure for peace project"
Aug 23, 2010, Foreign Investment in Bolivia Down by $148 Million
El Diario, La Paz, 23 Aug, 2010: Foreign investment in Bolivia fell by $148 million dollars during the first quarter of this year, according to data from
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Foreign Investment in Bolivia Down by $148 Million"
Aug 23, 2010, How to stay for eight months in Bolivia?
Hi all, I'm an American citizen who has been offered an internship in Bolivia for eight months. I understand that international volunteering like this
Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to stay for eight months in Bolivia? "
|