Bolivian cocoa controversy
La Paz - recent
1. Various of Bolivian woman chewing on coca
2. Close up of coca
3. Woman with bag of coca
4. Various of coca truck arriving in La Paz Villa Fatima Coca Market, with bags of coca being unloaded
5. Various of bags of coca being delivered in market
6. Cutaway of coca leaves
7. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Catalina, (surname not given) coca farmer
Coca is everything to us. Sometimes we don't have much to eat and so sometimes we make coca tea for the babies and for us. It takes away our hunger. It's also medicine. When our children wake up and they have stomach aches, we give them coca.
8. Set up Hernan Justo, President of Villa Fatima Market in market pan to Bolivian woman gathering coca at market
9. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Hernan Justo, President of Villa Fatima Market
We are a bit worried as Coca farmers because on a global level, there are international organisations like the UN, the OAS (Organisation of American States) and other entities who without knowing enough about coca they dare to talk about it. Today, due that that kind of ignorance because of the derivatives of coca, the plant has been stigmatised globally - they have demonised it.
Unknown location - recent (police asked for the location to remain confidential)
10. Various of coca burning operation
La Paz - recent
11. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Hernan Justo, President of Villa Fatima Market
We are soon going to hold fairs, events for countries who are friendly with Bolivia to be able make the real identity of coca which represents and reflects the identity of our indigenous peoples.
12. Various of coca products
13. Exterior of coca museum
14. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Sdenka Silva, anthropologist and co-founder of La Paz's Coca Museum
There is no social activity in which coca does not feature. It's present in any kind of celebration because coca is synonymous to celebration, to festivities, of being equal, of being friends. And it is used to read the future too.
15. Various of witches market where coca is burned as part of ritual
16. Client going to see a coca witchdoctor
17. Various of coca witchdoctor reading coca leaves
18. UPSOUND: (Spanish) Witchdoctor, no name given
Let's see if you have any problems - no, there are none here. Maybe you may have problems with your health.. You're ok - you are going to do well.
19. Closeup of client
20. Closeup of coca
21. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Witchdoctor, no name given
We are talking about a tradition that has been around for centuries, since the Incaic era who are our ancestors. It's part of our Andean culture. And we believe in this, we have faith in this and we believe in the 'mama'.
22. Various shot of coca fortune telling
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Coca chewing is something of a national pastime in Bolivia.
The South American country is proud of its coca industry and President Evo Morales recently announced plans to spend $300,000 to develop legal markets for coca. (February 2008)
However coca is the key ingredient in the narcotic cocaine and a U.N.-affiliated drug watchdog has called for the abolition of traditional uses of the leaf long revered in the Andes.
But by emphasising its use in everyday products such as tea, flour and herbal medicines, Morales hopes to rescue the crop from the drug trade.
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Farmers at La Paz's coca market have travelled by truck, with their families in tow, from the Yungas region to get to the coca market in La Paz.
It's a hair raising 10 hour drive but they make the journey once every three months, when their crop of coca leaves is harvested.
Twenty thousand farming families from the Yungas depend on the Villa Fatima market.
They come to sell their coca leaves by the kilo - it sells at just over $4 per kg (2.2lb).
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Set in a colonial-style house with an inner patio only 650 feet from Murillo Square, Residencial Latino offers rooms with free Wi-Fi in La Paz. The Gold Museum is 1,000 feet away.
Decorated with parquet floors and wooden furnishing, rooms at Latino Residencial are very bright. Some of them have private bathrooms and cable TV.
A breakfast with bread, yogurt, milk, fruits and hot beverages is served daily.
Guests can borrow books from the library or book excursions at the tour desk. Laundry service is provided.
The 24-hour front desk can secure shuttles to El Alto International Airport, which is 7.5 miles away. Residencial Latino is 1,000 feet from Murillo Museum.
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Stay in the Heart of La Paz
Situated in the heart of the museum district of La Paz, just 5 minutes’ walk from the train station, Hotel Rosário offers comfortable rooms in a former colonial house.
The guest rooms at Hotel Rosário are decorated with motifs from the Aymara and Quechua cultures. All rooms feature private bathroom, cable TV and safe. Many rooms also have Wi-Fi connectivity.
The hotel’s Tambo Restaurant offers a varied menu of local and international cuisine. Specialties include llama meat and trout from Lake Titikaka, accompanied by locally-produced Bolivian wine.
The hotel has an internet bar, Jiwhaki, featuring 6 computers with free Internet access for guests and serving hot snacks and drinks all day. The Hotel also runs a travel agency which can help guests plan travels and confirm tickets.
El Alto International Airport is a 35-minute drive from the hotel.
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Set in a Tiwanacota-style house with a patio, Casa Colonial San Pedro offers room with free Wi-Fi and cable TV central La Paz. A restaurant is featured and breakfast is provided. San Pedro Square is a 1-minute walk away.
Decorated with parquet floors and wooden furnishing, rooms at San pedro Casa Colonial are bright and spacious. All of them have cable TV and DVD players.
A continental breakfast is served daily. There is a restaurant offering local traditional dishes. Drinks from the bar can be enjoyed in the charming patio.
The 24-hour front desk can secure shuttles to El Alto Airport, which is 30 minutes away by car. Casa Colonial San Pedro is 1,650 feet from the Museum District.
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Set in an impressive building 650 feet from Murillo Park, Gloria La Paz offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV in La Paz. Breakfast is provided and there are 2 restaurants. The Museums area is 1,000 feet away.
Fully carpeted, rooms at Gloria La Paz are decorated with wooden furnishing and floor-to-ceiling curtains. All of them have heating and private bathrooms.
A buffet breakfast is served daily. Manantial restaurant offers vegetarian specialties, whereas Vicuñita de Plata prepares local and international dishes. Drinks and snacks can be ordered at the bar.
Free parking is provided and airport shuttles can be arranged. Gloria La Paz is 3 minutes from the bus terminal and 30 minutes from El Alto International Airport by car.
Downtown La Paz is a great choice for travelers interested in Mountains , City Walks and Architecture .
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Mama Coca
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Apart Hotel Victoria, La Paz, Bolivia, HD Review
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Stay in the Heart of La Paz
Apart Hotel Victoria is located in La Paz, 350 feet from Del Oro museum and an 8-minute drive from the main touristic and downtown area. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
Rooms here will provide you with a private bathroom with shower, flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box.
At Apart Hotel Victoria you will find a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar. Other facilities offered include an ironing service and a laundry service.
The property offers free parking and room service. Buffet breakfast is served daily and includes cold beverages, juices, yogurt, cookies, eggs, fruits and regional breads.
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Day 17: (xx+) La Paz, Bolivia (December 2012)
Day 17: La Paz, Bolivia (December 2012)
My rating: Two days for La Paz max.
Founded by Alonso de Mendoza in 1548, La Ciudad de Nuestra Señora de La Paz (the City of Our Lady of Peace) is the highest capital in the world. Although Sucre is the official capital, La Paz is the Bolivian centre of commerce, finance and industry, and the de facto capital. This is a busy modern city, with its centre at the base of a canyon 5km (3 miles) wide and sprawling impromptu housing all the way up the surrounding hillsides. The city is at nearly 4000m (13,120 ft) above sea level, so visitors should be prepared for cool evenings and mornings. The city boasts many fine museums and churches, such as the Iglesia de San Francisco, whose architectural details reflect the indigenous and mestizo heritage of modern Bolivia. With streets lined with market stalls and vendors, the pace on the street and the vibrant atmosphere is an incredible experience.
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Bolivia protest: Police throw tear gas at demonstrators
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A group of demonstrators from a small Bolivian town have clashed with police in protest over the construction of a narcotics police base. Around 2,000 people in Yapacani took part, blocking a major highway lighting fireworks in protest while the police threw tear gas into the crowd. Officials say the town is a red zone for drug trafficking but residents have called for the 32 hectare property to be used as a fair ground instead. There were no reports of serious injuries in the clashes. Report by Sarah Kerr.
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