Santiago de Chuvica – Potosi
Location and geography
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Santiago de Chuvica is a village located in the department of Potosi, province of Nor Lípez, municipality of Quilt “K”.
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It is located at an altitude of approximately 3.671 meters above sea level.
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It is located near the Salar de Uyuni and very close to the border with Chile.
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Distances: is about 12 km from Colcha K.
Population, language and culture
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It has an estimated population of 168 inhabitants (census 2012).
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The region of the Colcha “K” municipality has a strong Quechua presence, and many inhabitants speak Quechua.
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The area is rural, with traditional ways of life that depend on high altitude agriculture (royal quinoa, native pope) and complementary income.
Turismo, nature and hiking
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There is a Santiago de Chuvica viewpoint from which you can contemplate the Salar de Uyuni with impressive panoramic views.
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Moderate walking mentioned (trail) that allows you to rise above the southern shore of the salt flat for spectacular views.
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There are also hiking trails that connect Chuvica with other points of interest in the region..
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in the town, There is a central plaza near a chapel (“Chapel of Santiago de Chuvica”) and a soccer field.
Climate change and challenges
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Santiago de Chuvica was the filming location of the film Main, that portrays the problem of drought, depopulation and migration in rural areas of the highlands.
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In the related note it is mentioned that the community experiences abandonment, with many families who have left for urban areas or Chile to seek better opportunities.
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