National Tourism Day in Bolivia
National Tourism Day in Bolivia is held on January 12. This event in the second decade of the month January is annual. Help us
National Tourism Day is a measure to raise awareness about the importance of tourism for Bolivia, emphasizing the cultural, social, political and economic aspects promoted by this activity, which can contribute to economic growth in any country or region.
Tour operators believe that the private tourism sector can contribute to the achievement of important development goals of Bolivia, such as the promotion of entrepreneurship, inclusion, equity, empowerment of the sector and efficiency in the promotion and dissemination of tourism resources at the national level.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Festival of Miniatures in Bolivia on January 24 (Taking place just before Carnaval, Alasitas Fair, or Feria de las Alasitas in Spanish, is a month-long festival, where locals purchase miniature items to give to Ekeko, the Aymara god of abundance, in the hope he will bring fortunate and happiness to their lives);
Festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana in Bolivia on February 2 (At the beginning of February each year, people from all over the world make the pilgrimage to the glimmering shores of Lake Titicaca to honour the Patroness of Bolivia, Our Lady of Copacabana);
Maritime Claim Day in Bolivia on February 14 (Occupation of Antofagasta)