Dieta y Uso de Animales en el Potosí Colonial

A zooarchaeological study of colonial sites in Potosí, Bolivia, reveals distinct dietary practices between indigenous workers and Spanish residents during the 16th–17th centuries. While indigenous communities in Porco primarily relied on local Andean fauna, Spanish residents in Tarapaya incorporated a diverse range of Eurasian animals and fish, overcoming logistical challenges to sustain their traditional diet. This contrast highlights how colonial fusion of Eurasian and Andean resources shaped unique culinary practices in Upper Peru, differing from broader patterns in the Americas. The research combines excavation data with zooarchaeological analysis to reconstruct these dietary shifts.

deFrance, S. D. (2012). DIETA Y USO DE ANIMALES EN EL POTOSÍ COLONIAL. Chungará (Arica), 44(1), 09–24. https://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-73562012000100002