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SEMANA SANTA
One of the most impressive of the nationwide Holy Week activities is the Good Friday
fiesta in Copa- cabana, when hundreds of pilgrims arrive on foot from La Paz. It's a fun
time across the country.
PHUJLLAY
On the second Sunday in March, indigenous people gather in Tarabuco to celebrate the
1816 victory of local armies over Spanish troops with ritual dancing, song, music and
chicha (fermented corn) drinking.
May
Winter is here! It's starting to cool off. The weather is nice in the lowlands, but
transit can still be a mess. The rains are nearly gone, and trekking, climbing and
mountain-biking season begins.
FIESTA DE LA CRUZ
The Festival of the Cross (May 3) brings revelry to Tarija for two weeks. The fiesta is also
big in Valle- grande (Santa Cruz), Cocha- bamba and Copacabana. Tinku (ritual fighting)
takes place in rural communities around Potosí.
GRAN PODER
Held in late May/early June, this La Paz festival involves candle processions, elaborate
costumes and dancing.
June
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