Tarabuco is a small town in Bolivia
near Sucre. And also near to the new airport. The town has about 3000
inhabitants. Tarabuco lies in between the altiplano and the lowland, but still
at an altitude of about 3300 m! Every Sunday Tarabuco sees a big
market. The people from the surrounding communities exchange food, agricultural
products, clothing, animals, and also there is a portion of the market
dedicated to souvenirs for tourists. As they (like myself) also flock in. The
locals speak Quechua rather than Castellano. Some walk there leading a donkey or
a mule, some take a bus, others own a truck to transport their goods to the
market. The local people wear their traditional dresses like ponchos or leather
hats that resemble the helmets of the conquistadores. Though tourism has taken Tarabuco
market as a destination, it still is one of the most authentic markets in
Bolivia.
Going to the market
The big sacks contain coca leaves
These sandals are made from ols tires
Old man in traditional clothes, the leather hat resembles a helmet
Part of the market, where goods are rather exchanged than bought
No everyone wears traditional clothes, or maybe better only to a lesser degree
Modern communication
Crowds at the part, where goods are sold from the trucks
Pack animals may rest and feed
More coca leaves
The market is also a meeting place
Discussing prices
Prepared goods for sacrifices and dried llama foetus as well as bottles with spirits
Colorful, but that's the souvenir section
After the purchases
Only part of the town serves as market
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