How to spend your Sunday morning while visiting Sucre, Bolivia.
In Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday begins bright and early, 4am early for the Yampara people who walk 4 to 6 hours up and over mountain ranges into town to participate in the weekly market.
The Town of Tarabuco
Tarabuco is located in the Chuquisaca department, 2 hours by bus from Sucre, Bolivia.
Fresh Vegetables at Tarabuco Market
Many people wear the traditional Yampara clothing which helps preserve their identity.
Man On The Left Is Wearing Traditional Yampara Clothing
The market attracts locals and tourists alike.
Tarabuco Market
Anything from textiles to medicinal plants to fresh vegetables are sold at the Tarabuco market.
Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Natural Dyes For Textiles
At the far back end of the market, where not many tourist go, there is a section where bartering is still practiced.
Bartering at Tarabuco Market
Tarabuco is most famously known for it’s impressive weaving traditions.
Tarabuco Style Weaving
Great photos and blogging!
Love this set – I think it’s the colours and the chaos, it reminds me a little bit of home.
The colours are amazing. I love all the hats too
Great , I want to go there, I want to go everuwhere , world is just amazing.
Wow, This get me very excited for our trip there in February! Thanks for the post!