Day 1: La Paz - Oruro

Transfer from the city of La Paz to Oruro, it is a 4 hour trip at the road that connects both cities of the Altiplano.

On our arrival to Oruro we will enjoy a typical local lunch, among the most known dishes are: "Charquekan" and lamb.

In the afternoon we will enjoy a walk through the city to learn more about the history of the Oruro Carnival and observe the preparations for this festival, the most important cultural event in Bolivia. Night in Oruro.

Day 2: Oruro Carnival

After breakfast, we walk towards our seats in the bleachers with preferential location, which will allow us to experience one of the biggest folkloric parades of South America, the Carnival of Oruro, recognized as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. It has this recognition due to the wonderfulness of the show, the quality of the embroidery of the costumes of the dancers and the colorful choreography of the dancers.

Day 3: "El Corso"

The previous day, Saturday, the parade of each of the fraternities (groups of dancers) is carried out as a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Candelaria that is in the church of the Socavón, so it has a very important religious meaning for each one of the dancers. And Sunday is called "Corso" because the fraternities make a second entrance at the festival as part of the carnival activities, no longer as a pilgrimage.

In the afternoon, return to the city of La Paz.

XIV International Festival of American Renaissance and Baroque Music

Dates: April 23 to 29, 2024

7 days and 6 nights program

ITINERARY

Day 1: April 23rd

Transfer from Viru Viru airport to your hotel, Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Visit to an Eco Park in Santa Cruz.
 
Day 2: April 24th

Departure from Santa Cruz heading to the Jesuit Missions of San Xavier and Concepción. In the afternoon visit to the church of San Xavier and its museum. Continue towards Concepción.

Concert attendance according to the Festival´s program.

Day 3: April 25th

Visit to the architectural jewel of the Concepcion church and its museum. In the afternoon transfer to San Ignacio.

Concert attendance according to the Festival´s program.

Day 4: April 26th

Visit to La Represa de San Ignacio, its missionary temple and craft centers.

In the afternoon visit of the Temple of Santa Ana (built by the indigenous population after of the Jesuit´s expulsion of America) and return to San Ignacio.

Concert attendance according to the Festival´s program.

Day 5: April 27th

Departure to the towns of San Miguel and San Rafael where we will visit their missionary churches and artisan workshops.

We finally arrival to San Jose de Chiquitos.

Concert attendance according to the Festival´s program.

Day 6: April 28th

Visit to the missionary church of San Jose de Chiquitos, it is the only one built in stone and surroundings tour: “Santa Cruz La Vieja” National Historical Park and the Valley of the Moon.

Concert attendance according to the Festival´s program.

In the afternoon return to Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Day 7: April 29th

Transfer from your hotel to Viru Viru airport.

Services included in the tourist package:

• Transfers from/to Viru Viru airport
• Visit to La Rinconada Ecopark in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra
• Exclusive transportation for the group
• 2 nights accommodation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
• 1 night accommodation in Concepción
• 2 nights accommodation in San Ignacio
• 1 night accommodation in San José de Chiquitos
• Full Board at hotels or restaurants, according to the program
• Guide assistance
• Tickets to museums, tourist attractions and concerts of the XIV International Festival of American Baroque and Renaissance Music "Misiones de Chiquitos" 2024.

Enjoy the complete experience, you can participate in the rehearsals of a local fraternity to present yourself at the Festival of the Great Power, the largest folkloric event in the city of La Paz.

You must be in La Paz city 7 days before to participate in the rehearsals, get your costume and be ready to be a dancer throughout the parade in the streets of La Paz, towards the Church of "El Gran Poder".

The folk parade is done in devotion to the "Lord Jesus of the Great Power", which refers to the "Holy Trinity". The celebration takes place on the Saturday following Pentecost, the eighth after Easter, the following day (Sunday) the Catholic Church celebrates the "Holy Trinity".