📜 Tinku is an ancient ritualistic form of combat in the Bolivian Andes, rooted in Aymara and Quechua traditions. 🔍 Dating back to the Spanish Conquistadors, it provides a cathartic outlet for the Aymara and Quechua peoples, taking place annually in early May. #Why Go ✨ Experience a unique, ancient cultural tradition 🎭 Witness vibrant costumes and ritualistic brawls 💪 Observe a powerful outlet for community catharsis 🌍 Explore the vibrant farming community of Macha during the Festival de la Cruz #Why Avoid ⚠️ Extremely violent, involving hand-to-hand combat and potential for serious injury 💀 Deaths are not a rare occurrence during the festival 🍻 Participants are often fueled by alcohol and corn brew chicha 👮 Authorities present but may not intervene in rock throwing #Tips 🗓️ Occurs annually in the early weeks of May during the Festival de la Cruz. 📍 Primarily in Santiago de Macha (Macha) in the Potosí region of Bolivia.