COROICO TOWNSHIP

Shops and Streets in Coroico

Our convent is in Rafael Miranda, Just a block away from the Cathedral. The average temp here is 18.3 degrees. However it is coming on summer and is normally around the mid to high 20's. The town is 1750 meters above sea level. The humidity is 72% and the average rainfall is 1,230mm. Hence I bought an umbrella the first week I arrived. However I have not used it since!!

This Cafe and the following one, Snack el Chef, are in our street on the way to church as is the variety shop. 

You will notice that most shops are very small.

Hotel Gloria is just below the main playing fields. It is a 3 star Hotel and has been in Coroico for many years. Coroico has many hotels and Hostels, a number are about 1 km outside the town. This is a town where tourists stay and take day trips to many areas of beauty.

There is a large covered markets, that also has a civic center attached. This is where the fiesta for the Virgin commenced. Vendors especially on a Saturday are along all the streets leading to the markets. The area outside the covered market is also full of vendors. 

This is the Plaza Principal, which is opposite the Cathedral. All major events take place in front of the Cathedral.

This stage area is opposite the Cathedral. The Plaza is the main gathering place for people. Every weekend many stalls are erected and goods sold. Fiesta time is a busy time with hundreds of vendors in town.

This is a typical narrow street. This street runs beside the Cathedral.

This is a variety store that sells a number of different articles as can be viewed in this photo.

This a mixed business with fruit and vegetables as well as dried foods.

The tall building on the right hand corner is a hostel. This is at the top of our street. Around the bend is the Plaza Principal and Cathedral.

In my next BLOG I will show photos of the Cathedral and the Festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria