Antonio Paredes Candia

}} Antonio Paredes Candia (10 July 1924, La Paz – 12 December 2004) was a Bolivian writer, folklorist and researcher who wrote over 100 books on Bolivian culture. He is considered an icon of Bolivian culture and identity. His work primarily focused on the country's characters, traditions, customs and superstitions.

He is buried in the courtyard of the museum named after him in the city of El Alto. Provided by Wikipedia