Ñusta Huillac was a Qulla leader who rebelled against the Spanish in Chile in the 1780s. She was nicknamed La Tirana (Spanish for "the Tyrant") because of her alleged mistreatment of …

Jun 20, 2021 · La Fiesta de La Tirana is a giant annual Chilean festival held each July. The history of the festival dates back centuries (to 1540!), and it’s founded in both legend and truth. …

The La Tirana Festival is a religious celebration in northern Chile, the largest of its kind in the county. Every year for a few days surrounding July 16, more than 200,000 tourists and …

Oct 4, 2022 · Winter in Chile doesn’t only have to do with snow-capped mountains and epic outdoor adventures. In Chile’s far north, you will find a spectacular annual event known as …

The town of La Tirana, with a population of no more than 500 people, receives over 250.000 visitors between July 10th and July 17th each year to enjoy one of the most colorful and mystic …

Europeans or Christian Indians that crossed her path. Her nickname, La Tirana – the tyrant – gives this small town its name. The story describes how she ultimately falls in love with one of …

Jul 14, 2020 · The Fiesta de la Tirana is a huge festival held every year in Chile during the second week of July. The history of the festival dates back hundreds of years and is rooted in both …

The tragic ending of this outstanding character came to an end under the name of "La Tirana"—which means "the tyrant"—because her people killed her, not being able to stand her …

Explore Fiesta de La Tirana, Chile’s biggest religious festival featuring colorful costumes, traditional dances, and music to honor the Virgin of Carmen.

The Tirana Festival is one of the most important and colorful religious celebrations in Chile. Every year, around July 16, the small town of La Tirana, located in the Tarapacá Region, becomes …