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CRAZY CARNAVAL FOAM FIGHT! La Paz, Bolivia

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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👁️ 128K views📅 9 years ago⏱️ 9:30

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience participating in Carnival in La Paz, Bolivia. After observing previous days of festivities involving water and foam, the creators prepare for the Sunday celebrations by acquiring ponchos, masks, and foam guns. They note that the event involves dancing, costumes, and drinking, and they mention a local observation that foreigners may be targeted more frequently for foam spraying. The footage, captured entirely on a GoPro, follows the group as they navigate the city streets and attempt to find the main action in the central square. During their outing, the group transitions from the foam fights to shopping for souvenirs, noting the affordability of local goods such as alpaca sweaters. They describe the atmosphere as intense and chaotic, involving sneak attacks and relentless spraying. The vlog concludes with the creators running out of foam and expressing their intention to watch traditional Chola wrestling later in the evening.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Celebration
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Celebration
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've decided that today we're participating so now we're going to go find foam guns ponchos and maybe some mask

I love it too d feel a little bit taken advantage of during all the chaos

I think laas might be one of the best places in the world to shop for souvenirs

this has been so much fun

Creator's Tips & Advice

Participate in the foam fight by getting foam guns, ponchos, and masks
Be prepared to be targeted more if you are a foreigner

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being targeted as a foreignerParticipate fully and wear protective gear
Foam burning eyesWear goggles or protective eyewear

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Carnival like in La Paz, Bolivia?
QHow can tourists participate in the foam fight?
QWhat are the best places to shop for souvenirs in La Paz?

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