Terebinto Celebrates Baking Festival with Traditional Cuisine and World Cup Final

Terebinto, a canton in Porongo, Bolivia, is set to celebrate its 4th Festival del Horneado this Sunday, July 19. The event is dedicated to preserving the rich traditions, gastronomy, and culture of eastern Bolivia.

Festivities kick off at 8:00 AM with a traditional breakfast featuring a variety of baked goods prepared in authentic clay ovens, using recipes passed down through generations. As the day progresses, visitors can savor classic dishes such as locro de gallina, picante, roasted pork, duck, patasca, and majadito, all accompanied by traditional drinks like chicha camba and mocochinchi.

Beyond the culinary offerings, the festival will showcase local handicrafts and seasonal fruits. From 2:30 PM, the sounds of the municipal tamborita will set the rhythm for enjoying more regional delicacies, including rice cakes, wheat flour bread, cuñapé, tortillas, and various empanadas.

Adding to the excitement, a giant screen will be set up at 3:00 PM to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match between Argentina and Spain, allowing festival-goers to enjoy the thrilling conclusion of the tournament alongside the cultural celebration.