Sorata Valley – Peace
Recommendations
Appropriate clothing for high mountains, specialized rock and snow climbing equipment, shoes for trekking and for cold weather conditions; first aid kit.
Tourist activities
adventure tourism, natural and/or ecotourism, experiential, community and recreational.
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Sorata Valley – Peace
Sorata Valley, surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges and humid forests of the Yungas, is located at 2.700 m.s.n.m., has a pleasant temperate climate. Years ago it was established as a booming mining commercial center due to the intense activity of gold exploitation in Tipuani and Mapiri.. In its architecture it still preserves the air of wealth that was experienced in that recent era., It stands out for the production of textile art and for its natural attractions. Each of its communities holds festive events, whether for civic reasons or religious devotion. The most important festival in the municipality is that of the Patron Saint, the Lord of the Column. An Aymara festival is also held in the municipality, in which a ritual called k'achada is performed, which means “Serve Table to Pachamama”. In this celebration, offerings are made to Mother Earth to improve the productivity of the agricultural year..
Historically it stands out because it was the scene of the first phase of the Túpac Amaru rebellion in 1780 y 1781. The uprising was led by indigenous chiefs, the largest one coinciding with an intense attack on the government's patrimonial system.. This character addressed the peasants trying to establish an indigenous consciousness, calling them to cooperate against the conqueror, promising them to occupy government positions. It was at the beginning of May of that year that the rebellion began in the Valleys of Larecaja, beginning the so-called Siege of Sorata. In the month of August, the oral betrayal of the Aymaras precipitated the end and the indigenous people of Chinchaya captured Túpac Katari, handing him over to Reseguín.. After being tortured and ridiculed, he died dismembered in the town square of Peñas., and 13 November 1781. This charming valley can be visited throughout the year but preferably between the months of 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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