Festival del Charango Aiquile

Festival del Charango de Aiquile

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MusicAiquile
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nights01 Instrument craft: Aiquile's luthiers
Language["es"]Currency: BOB
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival del Charango Aiquile in Aiquile

Aiquile calls itself the national and international capital of the charango, and the Feria y Festival Nacional e Internacional del Charango is the event that backs up that claim. Held since 1984, it combines a craft fair of locally built charangos with a multi-day competition split by age group, plus a native-repertoire category, drawing players from Peru, Argentina, Ecuador and Japan. A charango monument in town marks the instrument's place in local identity.

Aiquile is a small town in the Cochabamba valleys that has built its identity around a single instrument: the charango, the small ten-string Andean guitar traditionally built from an armadillo shell or, more often today, from carved wood.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

01 Instrument craft: Aiquile's luthiers build charangos ranging from student models to inlaid concert instruments, and festival stalls let visitors watch and buy directly from makers

02

The mystery stays covered

02 Long-running competition: the festival has run since 1984 across children, pre-youth, youth, adult and native repertoire categories, giving it real depth beyond a single showcase concert

03

The city starts moving

03 International draw: musicians travel from Peru, Argentina, Ecuador and Japan, reflecting the charango's reach well beyond the Andes

04

The water draws everyone in

04 Town identity: Aiquile calls itself the charango's national and international capital and built a monument to the instrument, so the festival reads as civic pride as much as tourism

05

The old stones answer

05 Craft-plus-performance format: the event pairs an instrument market with evening concerts and workshops, rewarding visitors who split time between stalls and competition rounds

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival grew out of Aiquile's long-standing charango-building trade and has run since 1984 as a combined craft fair and competition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with categories that deliberately preserve a native or indigenous repertoire division alongside open competitive classes

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a town monument that formalizes Aiquile's self-declared status as the charango's spiritual home

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Festival del Charango Aiquile, plan transport around the exact Aiquile venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Wear comfortable shoes for standing through concerts and light layers for cool Cochabamba valley evenings, and keep ear protection handy if you plan to stay close to the stage during...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Festival del Charango Aiquile, stay near the part of Aiquile you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["es"] · BOB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.20 S, 65.18 WOpen in Google Maps

Aiquile, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Nearest airportSRE — Alcantarí
TransportFor Festival del Charango Aiquile, plan transport around the exact Aiquile venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival del Charango Aiquile, stay near the part of Aiquile you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Aiquile via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Aiquile, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearWear comfortable shoes for standing through concerts and light layers for cool Cochabamba valley evenings, and keep ear protection handy if you plan to stay close to the stage during amplified sets.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Bolivia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival del Charango Aiquile?

Festival del Charango Aiquile is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival del Charango Aiquile take place?

The festival is listed in Aiquile, Bolivia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Aiquile, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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