Bolivia has 36 recognized indigenous groups, with the Aymara and Quechua being the largest, particularly in the Andean highlands. Indigenous women, often called cholitas, wear a distinctive, traditional outfit symbolizing strength and cultural pride: a pleated pollera skirt, a vibrant shawl (manta), a bowler hat, and long braids.

I did not include many people photos in my recent blog posts, so I thought I would rectify that today.