Sunday In The Tarabuco Market, Bolivia

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

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