Taraco Church - Peace - Bolivia is tourism

The Church of Taraco is located in the town of the same name, dates back to 1767…photography, hike, swimming, cycling.

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Wear light clothing for the day and warm clothing for the night, comfortable shoes, glasses and cap to protect yourself from the sun, waterproof coat for rainy season.
UTM N coordinates 8180535- E 515018
Altitude 3873 m.s.n.m.v
Temperatura mine. 3 OC – Max. 28 OC

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Taraco Church – Peace

The Church of Taraco is located in the town of the same name, dates from the year 1767. The construction of this temple is closely linked to the Tiwanaku Archaeological Site because the granite stones that were used for its walls were extracted from this ceremonial site..

If you look closely, The iconography in high or low relief still stands out in its stones., in addition to traces of metal inlays. This link, It is still understood by the residents as a sign that the Church, still preserves the spirits of the Andean gods, mimicked in the saints, the virgins and the altars. Inside the church you can see beautiful paintings and canvases that constitute the most significant artistic wealth..

The patron saint's day of this church is held in honor of the Virgin of Carmen and the 16 July. Among its celebrations, it is customary for the faithful and priests to walk through its main streets dancing the “Morenada” showing off their typical clothing and demonstrating the cultural richness of the municipality.. As an example of this, The population of Taraco is considered the cradle of this folkloric expression..

AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENTAL GOVERNMENT OF LA PAZ
SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
DIRECTORATE OF CULTURES AND TOURISM
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