{"id":19882,"date":"2021-05-19T16:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=19882"},"modified":"2021-11-10T06:41:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T10:41:28","slug":"fun-facts-bolivia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/bolivia\/fun-facts-bolivia\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun facts about Bolivia that you will like to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many who wish to discover the towns, landscapes, lakes and all the fun facts about Bolivia<\/b>. So it’s no wonder you want to travel to Bolivia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bolivia<\/b> is also known as the heart of South America<\/b> or the country of superlatives<\/b>. And it is that “the biggest” and “the highest” are the surnames of the most impressive Bolivian places.<\/p>\n

If you are considering going, we recommend reading our post on the Bolivia itinerary in 2 weeks: what to see in 15 days<\/a>. That way you’re sure not to miss anything!<\/p>\n

Recommendations aside… if you read our post about the curiosities about Uyuni Salt Flats<\/a> you probably already know that Bolivia has the largest salt flat in the world. If you don’t trust it, the best thing to do is to take the three-day salt flat tour<\/a> and check it out.<\/p>\n

Today we tell you fun facts about the country<\/b> in general. You’ll be amazed, you’ll see!<\/p>\n

Local languages diversity<\/h2>\n

The 45% bolivian mother tongue is indigenous. Hence, there are 40 official languages<\/b>: 39 indigenous languages and Spanish.<\/p>\n

Currently, some no longer exist and 3 more were incorporated in 2019. Quechua and Aymara are the most common languages<\/b> and it is not uncommon to hear them around the city markets and in the Andean villages.<\/p>\n

Largest statue of Jesus in Cochabamba<\/h2>\n

The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous, but not the tallest. The Christ of Concord measures 34 meters<\/b>.<\/p>\n

It is located in Cochabamba and is 4 meters taller than the one in Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n

\"Christ<\/center><\/p>\n

Picturesque traditions: the country where everything is challa<\/h2>\n

Another fun fact are the Bolivian traditions<\/a>. This country still retains much of the indigenous beliefs<\/b> and especially in the western Andes.<\/p>\n

These traditions are based on challar everything<\/b>: the house, the car, the business… but, what is challar?<\/b><\/p>\n

Challar is sprinkling the ground with liquor in homage to<\/b> Mother Earth or Pachamama<\/b>, the goddess of the indigenous people . Another meaning is celebrating with food and drink<\/b> the acquisition of goods.<\/p>\n