Trips to Bolivia

TRIPS TO BOLIVIA: CHIQUITANÍA

Under the generic name of Chiquitanía the provinces of Ñuflo de Chavez are included, the Very small Velascos and. In this wonderful region they prospered several selvícolas tribes who were catechized by the missionaries of the Company of Jesus, rising “Spanish” populations in the middle of a dense floresta.

The Jesuits taught to the natives the technique of the wood work; but the native ones not only learned but they enriched the art of his handling.

Thus the beautiful temples of San Javier, Conception, San Ignacio de Velasco, Santa Ana, San Miguel and San Rafael were constructed, declared “Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity” in 1990 by UNESCO.

The Chiquitanía emphasizes, in addition, by its musical contribution. The majority of people does not know that one of the main international festivales of music barroca is carried out in Bolivia every year even. In this festival the visit of recognized musicians is received worldwide.

It is a true delight of music, culture and traditions, since in the activities that are realized it has, in addition, demonstrations of folkloric art of each town.