Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina

Festival del Pejerrey de Tiquina

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Food & DrinkTiquina
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drink01 Strait setting: the fair sits at the
Language["es"]Currency: BOB
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina in Tiquina

Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina refers to a fish fair held in the Tiquina Strait communities on Lake Titicaca, most documented as the Feria del Pescado in San Pablo de Tiquina. Rather than celebrating pejerrey alone, the fair typically features the lake's mixed catch, including trout, pejerrey, mauri and ispi, plus the traditional wallake soup. It is organized with support from Bolivia's Ministry of Rural Development and has run in past years in January.

The most useful way to read Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina is as a food and drink event built around Tiquina, Bolivia, practical timing and the small choices that make the day work.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

01 Strait setting: the fair sits at the Tiquina Strait, where vehicle ferries cross between the Copacabana peninsula and the mainland, giving the event an unusually specific lakeside geography

02

The mystery stays covered

02 Mixed catch, not one species: despite the pejerrey-focused name, documented editions feature trout, pejerrey, mauri, ispi and wallake soup together

03

The city starts moving

03 Producer-driven format: local fishing families, neighborhood councils and municipal authorities run the fair as a livelihood showcase rather than a tourist spectacle

04

The water draws everyone in

04 National support: Bolivia's Ministry of Rural Development and Lands has backed past editions, tying the fair to broader food-security and small-producer programs

05

The old stones answer

05 Date uncertainty: documented editions have run in January, while other listings associate the event with September, so travelers should confirm the current year's date directly

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair grew out of the Tiquina Strait's fishing economy

Water and renewal

Living ritual

which shifted after trout and pejerrey were introduced to Lake Titicaca in the 1930s and 1940s and became dominant catches alongside native species

The sacred route

Living ritual

and it continues to showcase that mixed fishery with backing from national rural development programs

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

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

What to wear

Wear warm layers and windproof clothing for the exposed, breezy strait, along with comfortable shoes for a fair held largely outdoors on uneven ground near the shore.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["es"] · BOB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map16.22 S, 68.84 WOpen in Google Maps

Tiquina, La Paz, Bolivia

Nearest airportLPB — El Alto
TransportFor Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina, plan transport around the exact Tiquina venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina, stay near the part of Tiquina you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tiquina via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tiquina, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearWear warm layers and windproof clothing for the exposed, breezy strait, along with comfortable shoes for a fair held largely outdoors on uneven ground near the shore.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 Pejerrey Tiquina?

Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina is listed for September. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival del Pejerrey Tiquina take place?

The festival is listed in Tiquina, 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?

Tiquina, La Paz, Bolivia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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