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Burnt Offerings, Whispering to Mountains: Inside Bolivians’ Rituals for Mother Earth

  • Hundreds of people in Bolivia hire Andean spiritual guides for rituals in August that honor Pachamama, or Mother Earth, following Aymara traditions.
  • Santos Monasterios hired Hurtado for a ritual at La Cumbre, about 8 miles from La Paz, to honor ancestral traditions.
  • Monasterios expressed, "When you make this ritual, you feel relieved," emphasizing his belief in Pachamama.
  • Hurtado described Pachamama as the holiest person, stating, "Mother Earth demands this from us, so we provide.
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Burnt offerings, whispering to mountains: Inside Bolivians' rituals for Mother Earth

Every August, Bolivians climb mountains, light offerings, and whisper prayers to Pachamama, or Mother Earth.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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