Country

Bolivia

cases
2
years
1545–2026

Legend: 2

  1. 16th century

    1. c. 1545–present Forests, islands and abandoned places · Legend El Tío – the Devil of the Cerro Rico Mines Cerro Rico, Potosí Deep inside Potosí's “mountain that eats men,” miners make offerings to the horned Tío. They believe he decides who comes out of the mine alive.
  2. 1970–1979

    1. c. 1970–present Cemeteries, crypts and ossuaries · Legend Ñatitas – the Skulls That Celebrate in La Paz General Cemetery, La Paz Every 8 November people in La Paz bring decorated skulls to the cemetery, crowned with flowers and wearing sunglasses. They believe protective souls live inside.