Tarabuco (Bolivia)

Located on the edge of the Cordillera Oriental, Tarabuco is an authentic Bolivian town which hosts one of the most famous markets in Bolivia every Sunday.

For centuries, Indians from the surrounding villages have come to Tarabuco to sell livestock, fruits and vegetables, and handicrafts. In the cobbled streets, vendors and customers bargain hard under the eyes of travellers who are awestruck by the authenticity. Despite the frenzy and the hundreds of onlookers, the atmosphere is friendly and the market is well organised.

If you want to buy authentic souvenirs while travelling around Bolivia (aguayos or multicoloured cloth, coca leaves, llama fetuses, a charango or even clothes made from alpaca wool), you're in the right place. Don't be a bad tourist, respect the Indians and their customs and everything will be just fine! A truly authentic experience in the heart of the Bolivian mountains.