Bolivian People
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Bolivia's population has the highest percentage of indigenous people (around 50%) in South America, the majority in the Andean highland regions. Aymara (especially in La Paz and the altiplano region) and Quechua are the main groups, though there are many others.
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Bolivia's population has the highest percentage of indigenous people (around 50%) in South America, the majority in the Andean highland regions. Aymara (especially in La Paz and the altiplano region) and Quechua are the main groups, though there are many others.
High quality photographic prints of Bolivia with a wide choice of framing options, canvas wrap prints and greeting cards are available. Please visit the Framed Prints page for more details. If you would like a print of any photograph that is not in the gallery please contact James Brunker at magicalandesphotos@yahoo.com A high resolution version of the desired image can easily be uploaded for you.
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All photographic images and text © James Brunker 1999 - 2012. Reproduction or use of images without prior permission strictly prohibited.
Bowler hat stall, La Paz
One of La Paz's most notable features are its huge sprawling indigenous street markets, almost anything can be found in them! The Aymara women or "Cholitas" often manage the business and invariably wear bowler hats. Where the tradition started is a matter of debate, some say they copied the Spanish or more likely the British in the 19th century (who were then building much of South America's rail network). Another story tells of an enterprising trader who, having imported a bulk lot of bowler hats and failed to sell them to the men managed to clear his stock by passing them off as fashionable ladies wear!
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