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Totora

Totora

9.9
A town in the Cochabamba region of central Bolivia
  • proper noun
: Totora
  • Many tourists visit Totora to experience its rich culture and history.

Examples

  • My friend lives in Totora and always invites me to explore the local markets.

  • And then Vellner, even a guy who's from our area or from Columbus, Joey Totora, or is that how you say his last name?

  • Totora is a beautiful town in Totora, Bolivia, known for its stunning natural scenery.

Surface Forms

Totora main

Etymology

The word Totora comes from a local indigenous name for a thick water reed that people use to make boats and roofs. So the town was named for the reed that grows nearby.