Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
It's getting a little too cold for comfort in the Altiplano, but the rains are basically
gone. Transportation in the lowlands should be getting easier and temperatures are
cooling off.
WILLKAKUTI
On June 21, the Aymará celebrate the winter solstice - the return of the new sun - and
their New Year. The biggest ceremony takes place overnight at Tiwanaku.
SAN JUAN
This Christian holiday is held nationwide (June 24), with bonfires, fireworks and tradi-
tional burning of wood. The largest celebrations take place around Santa Cruz, with fire-
walkers in the village of Porongo.
July
High season is in full swing. It's dry and cold in the Altiplano, cooler and drier in the
lowlands, and just nice in the areas in between.
FIESTA DEL SANTO PATRONO DE MOXOS
Running from July 22 to the end of the month, this kick-ass festival is the biggest in Beni.
Expect outrageous costumes, plenty of drinking and some hard partying.
August
This is the height of the tourist season. It's starting to warm up a little in the Altipla-
no, making it a good time for a trip to Salar de Uyuni. Important religious and indi-
genous festivals also take place.
