La Paz and CHOLITA WRESTLING

La Paz is a confusing city, a perfect example of what happens when you have absolutely no city plan at all and just let a city grow and grow and grow.

At first we were a little lost as to what to do but were quickly given a top tip... Cholita wrestling.

Cholita is the name of the indigenous women who live in Andean Bolivia. You can spot them immediately by their hair and dress. Long black plaits down their back and huge multilayered and multicoloured dresses. In the past the word Cholita was used as a slur or insult against these women but in more recent years the word has been claimed back by the women who now use it proudly to support their own businesses.

Cholita wrestling is one of the best things I've ever seen with some amazing stunts and hilarious crowd work.Read more