A 52 km south of the city of Cochabamba, Villa Rivero, also known as grinding, with an altitude of 2,760 meters, second section of the province Punata, soil and tissue a town that was home to famous names in Bolivian history.
a tribute to the memory of Don Francisco del Rivero hero of national independence, which was created by Decree Law of October 12, 1915 under the name of Villa Rivero.
This valley is the home of Bolivian President Gualberto Villarroel extinct, which pays tribute to him in July, you can also see the monument to Jesus Lara, enlightened novelist.
The main productive activity is agriculture Villa Rivero.
climatic conditions, soil characteristics, topography, and water resources have allowed its population, growing corn, potatoes and assorted fruits and vegetables.
From "The Hillside" that goes to Calvary you can see the beauty and greenery of the Upper Cochabamba Valley. The river is suitable for washing, bathing, and share a barbecue with the family a nice day.
The typical food is the uchu pea dish, consisting of potatoes, beef and tongue, Phuti of potato flour, rice, salad and peas, this dish is accompanied with traditional chicha. CRAFTS
is characterized by a craft activity recognized in the department, which is part of the weaving and embroidery, garment getting as scarves, phullus (blankets), ch'ulus and mantles. There are craftsmen who are dedicated to vertical tissue, which results in paintings and tapestries of wool, in bright and colorful, rustic result of a technique used on the hands and feet.
Holidays is a deeply religious, is its patron saint July 25, in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, among other holidays are the Carnival, Easter, Todos Santos and the sacrifice of Gualberto Villarroel, held on the eve of the feast of the Virgin.
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