Immaculate Church of the Exaltation in the Calvary Valley – Peace
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Wear warm clothing, comfortable walking shoes, gloves, sunglasses, cap and or a hat, waterproof coat for rainy season; first aid kit, sunscreen and medicine for altitude sickness./ waterproof coat for the rainy months, sleeping bag , flashlight, photographic camera, binoculars. Temperature: Min. 6 ºC – Max. 20 ºC. Height: 4392 m.s.n.m.
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Immaculate Church of the Exaltation in the Calvary Valley – Peace
The Immaculate Church of the Exaltation is located on the top of the mountain of the same name in the Municipality of Colquencha, seven kilometers south of the municipal capital.. Due to its elevation, it constitutes a viewpoint that dominates the municipal landscape.. The interdepartmental highway from La Paz to Oruro and neighboring communities. It is a small, characteristic temple similar to the buildings in the rural area of the department of La Paz.. Made with straw clay mortar, and with a white facade, with a bell tower attached to the construction, that rises from the right side.
This attraction is reached by a dirt path from the town center of Colquencha.. During the festival of 14 In September, people participate in religious processions that leave from the town to the church to celebrate mass.. There people reaffirm their faith, devotion and keeps his promises.
Like other temples in the region, It constitutes a special place of reference and integration for its inhabitants both in the religious sense and in social and cultural life., Because the religious festival that takes place annually brings together a large number of people from the community as well as the cities., especially from La Paz because several families from Colquencha emigrated to the city of La Paz, but they invariably return every year to their place of origin. A folklore presentation is organized at the celebration, with the participation of groups of folklore dancers and other native dances of the region where the dancers exhibit typical and colorful costumes showing the cultural wealth of the region, the advisable season
To visit the site is during the dry season from May to September.
AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENTAL GOVERNMENT OF LA PAZ
SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
DIRECTORATE OF CULTURES AND TOURISM
TOURISM UNIT
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