Tarabuco
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Get in
Many agencies offer a Sunday daytrip from Sucre, leaving at around 8 AM, at some 30 Bs. Public transport is frequent and cheaper (10 Bs. one way).
Get around
The town is not big and can be walked on foot.
See
- An amazingly colorful collection of rural people come to town to buy necessary household items and clothing.
- On the way from Sucre there is a statue of dancing Jesus.
- Occasional exhibitions and live artistic performances (i.e. diablada from Oruro) in Samay Wasi cultural space and restaurant.
- Status in main square, depicting local people and cannibalism tradition in history.
Do
Once a year, in March, there is town fiesta - a bustling event (with dances and traditional wrestling) accompanying Sunday market. If you are on time, take a part.
Buy
The market is an outstanding place to see and buy local textiles and other handicraft items. A section of the market deals not in cash but in barter.
Eat
Samay WasiLocals may call the place cafe, but there's someting to eat there too, and there are artistic exhibitions and performances in the place.
Sleep
Basic accommodation available.
Cope
There are no banks or ATMs.