Luribay

But Luribay is above all synonymous with wine, according to an ancient tradition dating back to colonial times, suspended for a time and then resumed only in 1953 following the Land Reform, which turned over the ownership of the old estates to the members of the community. The small communities surrounding the municipality have made Luribay an exceptional wine-growing area, unique in the western part of the country. Despite its difficult geographical location, it has become one of the highest winemaking areas in the world, where excellent red and white wines and distillates are made.

The fields of Luribay, of course, mean a lot of hard work for the farmers, but they also yield much joy and merriness. Everyone, in fact, carries with them the so-called "agüita de Luribay", which is a nickname for singani, a brandy that provides strength and energy to face the toil of the land.

One of Luribay's most iconic figures, a pioneer in the production of wines and singanos, is Samuel Apaza, who was able to hand down his knowledge in this area by encouraging his family and friends to produce exquisite beverages now marketed throughout Bolivia.