Tocaña Afro-Bolivian Village
Tocaña
An Afro-Bolivian community on the hillside north of Coroico, where you can learn about saya drumming and dance and the blend of African and Aymara culture.
Tocaña is one of the largest Afro-Bolivian villages in the country. Its residents are descendants of Africans who were enslaved and taken to the silver mines of Potosí during the colonial period, then moved to the Yungas plantations. The community has kept the distinctive saya music and dance and blends them with Aymara dress and language. The village has a community museum and small guesthouses, and you can book a visit or try local food. A small church stands at the top of the village. Tocaña is about 6 km from Coroico, reachable by taxi or by a roughly 1.5-hour walk downhill. Please respect local residents and ask permission before taking photos.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Coroico Main Square & Cathedral
- El Calvario Chapel & Viewpoint
- Cerro Uchumachi
- Coroico Waterfalls Trail (Las Cascadas)
- La Senda Verde Animal Refuge
- Zzip the Flying Fox