September 13, 2024, 5:11 PM
September 13, 2024, 5:11 PM
The cabins of the Piraí Riverlocated in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, is a traditional place that invites you to enjoy the typical cuisine of the region.
This site, which is a meeting point for locals and visitors, It offers a variety of dishes such as majadito, locro and a variety of masacos, which are the most representative dishes of the place. In addition, you can taste typical baked goods such as cuñapé and sonso, which are part of the rich culinary heritage of Santa Cruz.
On the occasion of the anniversary of Santa Cruz, the cabins extended a cordial invitation to those who still visit them. The variety of typical dishes availables. From majadito de pato (duck mashed potatoes) to traditional pastries, such as cuñapé, sonso, rice bread and many more. During every weekend in September, the cabins organize festivals dedicated to different dishes from Santa Cruz, such as the patatasca (steak stew) from last weekend.
This space not only attracts people from Santa Cruz, but also visitors from different departments of Boliviasuch as Cochabamba, La Paz, Oruro, Potosí, Beni and Pando, who come to taste the traditional flavors of the region.
September, Santa Cruz’s anniversary month, is an ideal occasion to visit the cabins on the Piraí River. Visitors can enjoy food in a festive atmosphere, surrounded by music and nature. In addition, many They take advantage of the opportunity to cross the Piraí River, a symbolic experience that connects the people of Santa Cruz with their land.
The cabins, which were declared “Cultural and Tourist Heritage of the Plurinational State of Bolivia” By Decree Law 0654 in 2012, they are located in an area that formerly housed the Santa Cruz Botanical Garden. This was destroyed by a storm in 1983, and in its place settled families that currently number about 50. These families found a way of life in the traditional food trade.
However, one of the problems that affects this area is insecurity. Despite the large influx of people who come to enjoy the river and the gastronomy, the presence of criminals The fact that visitors are being assaulted and robbed has raised concerns among tourists and locals.
The cabins of the Piraí River remain a vestige of the Santa Cruz of yesteryear, a space where Tradition, culture and gastronomy convergealthough it is also necessary to face the challenges presented by insecurity in the area.
