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America/La_Paz |
Jesus de Machaca time compared to Beijing time (China) |
12 hours ahead |
Introduction to Jesús de Machaca, Bolivia
Jesús de Machaca is a town and municipality in the Department of Oruro, Bolivia, located in the highlands of the western foothills of the Andes, at an average altitude of about 3,700 meters. It has a typical highland arid climate and is inhabited by a predominantly Aymara indigenous population, which retains strong Indian cultural traditions. The name "Jesús de Machaca" combines religious influences from the Spanish colonial period with elements of the local indigenous language.
Geographic and economic characteristics
The region's economy is dominated by animal husbandry and subsistence agriculture, with alpacas, llamas and other highland livestock, and potatoes and quinoa as the main crops. Due to its remoteness and limited infrastructure, tourism has not yet been developed on a large scale, but the surrounding area has preserved colonial churches, traditional Indian villages, and unique volcanic landscapes, which are potentially valuable for cultural tourism.
Society and Culture
The local social structure is still based on tribal communities, and the Aymara language is spoken in parallel with Spanish. The annual religious festivals, which combine Catholic rituals with indigenous nature worship, such as the celebration of Pachamama, the earth goddess, demonstrate the unique cultural fusion of the Andean region. The town center retains a cluster of low-slung adobe buildings from the Spanish colonial period, reflecting the adaptive character of highland architecture.
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Today is 2026-02-25
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