List of cathedrals in Bolivia

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This is the list of cathedrals in Bolivia.

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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in La Paz.

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Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in Bolivia: [1]

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Aiquile Place in Cochabamba Department, Bolivia

Aiquile is a town in the Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. It is the capital of the Narciso Campero Province and Aiquile Municipality. Most of its population is Quechua, and its residents are reputed to be the best charango makers in the country.

Camiri City in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia

Camiri is a city in Bolivia, Santa Cruz Department, Cordillera Province. It is the seat of the Camiri Municipality. The town has an estimated population of 65,897 inhabitants, also known as "Camireños." Camiri is on the banks of the Parapeti River in a small valley surrounded by rolling hills on the east, north, and south, and by the Aguarague mountain range on the west.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian Church in Cochabamba, Bolivia

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Cochabamba. It is located in the Plaza 14 de Septiembre in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, La Paz Church in La Paz, Bolivia

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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Potosí Church in Potosí, Bolivia

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  1. GCatholic.org: Cathedrals Bolivia