Sorata

Sorata got its name from the charm of its mountains. Immersed in the Cordillera Real at the foot of the majestic Nevado de Illampu. Sorata remains peaceful with the passing years.




The first things to do in Sorata, is stand, take a snack in the main square and watch the life of this town.




Cheerful and festive.




Full of color.








And flavor.




Its ancient mountains and glaciers tell a story of more than one life. Who here, were born. Its people, hard, with well-tanned skin and character, perhaps due to the cold of the mountains.




They do not lose their smile.




Here the mountains hide countless treasures. At the foot of Illampu Chillata are gaps. Celebs in beliefs and Llatunka Kawari. The lagoon Chilata, is known as a place of worship.






It is said that this gap represents and teaches duality.




That in its reflection it is possible to see both sides of yourself. The good and the evil. The positive and the negative. The desires and the fears.








Here represents the duality, the connection between two worlds. Not only is the reflection of a simple pond. If we turn the picture 90 degrees, you can see the faces of beings who were divine to the cultures that lived here.






The people around Sorata still maintain their traditions and even the smallest are trained in them. Thus, after cole, there is no choice but to take a hand. And me, I did not like it, bringing homework.!!!




At the foot of the imposing mountain, the locals watch on.




Glacier Lagoon is a major source of local water.

There is sadness as the glacier increasingly degenerates. In just two generations,it has receided more than 250m. They do not try to explain it. And some even think it may be a punishment from the gods or a curse. Maybe someone should go there and apologize.

For what we might call global warming and the major powers that are responsible.

Those however, who are lost and forgotten in the mountains are left with no regrets. As a punishment they do not understand.




Here in Bolivia, the people have always lived in fear and oppression while vandidos and most dangerous attackers followed and relieved the president of this country.




Today at the door of his humble village and market this image is visible under the chair. The first indigenous president, who has the support of an entire community, most in this country.

The mommies talk, of course, of how expensive this life, of sibudas prices. While admiring people in and out.

But this time they do hope.




There is no doubt that Sorata is an ideal place to relax.




To walk among the mountains.




Stretch their legs.




And take a curious look at what is cooking here.





But always looking to the future with hope. The traditions are not lost and the apparent progress, no end to the charms of picturesque places such as this.

Sorata.