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In-Depth Information
Iglesia Matríz
The lovely, restored Iglesia Matríz, which was slightly damaged in a 1998 earthquake,
once served as the seat of the Santa Cruz Bishopric (until the seat was shifted to Arani in
1767).
CHURCH
Tours
With the help of Peace Corps volunteers, the
alcaldía
(town hall; on the north side of the
plaza) organizes
self-guided hiking circuits
and
guided trips
to several local sites of nat-
ural and historic interest. Moises Cardozo at the Entel office or Restaurant Plaza can ar-
range an interesting visit to his
apiary
just outside of town.
Festivals
Besides its cheese and honey, Mizque is best known for its
Fería de la Fruta
(April 19),
which coincides with the
chirimoya
(custard apple) harvest and
Semana Santa
. From
September 8 to 14, Mizque holds the lively
Fiesta del Señor de Burgos
, which features
much revelry and bull- and cockfighting. Monday is
market day
.
Sleeping & Eating
Mizque has a few cheap Taquiña-sponsored
alojamientos
that serve typical Bolivian
meals. They're all within a block of the plaza. Alternatively, you can eat at the street stalls
beside the church.
Hotel Bolivia $
(
434-2158; r per person B$50, without bathroom B$30)
Next to the
campesino
(sub-
sistence farmer) market on the road to the river, Hotel Bolivia has firm beds and is prob-
ably the nicest place in town.
HOTEL
Hostal Graciela $
(
413-5616; r per person B$50)
A good option with rooms that have decks; it's affili-
ated with the also-recommended Restaurant Plaza.
PENSION
Residencial Mizque $
(
420-0224; r per person B$40)
Set amid gardens, this clean place is the easiest to find
if you arrive at night - look for the Prodem sign.
PENSION
