Real Estate in Bolivia
A Free Guide to Buying Bolivian Homes and Land
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Dec. 1, 2007:
US citizens entering Bolivia as tourists must now have an entry visa. Bolivian tourist visas can be applied for by mail or in person at Bolivian consulates in the United States, or at Bolivian ports of entry.
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Culture in Bolivia
Bolivian Cultural Considerations
Modern-day Bolivia reflects the rich, cultural treasures from Bolivian history, including much from the Inca civilization. Over half of Bolivians still live a"traditional" lifestyles that are heavily influenced by traditions that are centuries old, which have been handed down since the time of the Incan empire.
Some of this history has been passed down in the form of customs, ideologies and world views, while others take the form of art and music. There is no shortage of dance, music, art and culture in Bolivia, but there is also no shortage of political unrest. Since freeing their selves from Spanish rule in 1825, Bolivia has experienced more than 200 coups, endured corruption, the cocaine drug trade, widespread poverty and social turmoil.
Since 1985, the Bolivian government has implemented a sweeping program of macroeconomic stabilization and structural reform aimed at maintaining price-stability, creating conditions for sustained growth, and alleviating scarcity. A major reform of the customs-service in recent years has significantly improved transparency in this area. The most important structural changes in the Bolivian economy have involved the capitalization of numerous public-sector enterprises. (Capitalization in the Bolivian context is a form of privatization where investors acquire a 50% share and management-control of public enterprises by agreeing to invest directly into the enterprise over several years rather than paying cash to the government).
Bolivia does seem, after all of these years and set-backs, to be well on their way to a more stable nation that can take economic and political advantage of its abundance of natural resources. There are still minor troubles in the major cities though. If you're thinking about buying real estate in Bolivia, just be aware that you're not buying a quiet, clean little condo on the beach. This isn't Florida or Cancun. If you like traveling, enjoy seeing new things, consider yourself a bit of a mountaineer... Bolivia may be the perfect place to lay your hat for awhile. If the culture dosn't hook you in, the scenery certainly will!
Artists
- Emma Rosario Imana de Murguia: Bolivian painter
- Jorge Crespo Berdecio: Metal work, xilography and lithography
Poets
- Yolanda Bedregal: Bolivian poet. Wrote 'Elegia Humilde'|
- Hector Borda Leano: Bolivian poet. Wrote 'Mineros Uno'
Writers
- Arturo von Vacano: Bolivian writer and photojournalist
- Juan Wallparrimachi: Bolivian Writer
Musicians
- Ernesto Cavour: Famous charango player
- KalaMarka: Bolivian folk music group
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