Antonio Paredes Candia

}} José Antonio Paredes Candia (10 July 1924 – 12 December 2004) was a Bolivian writer, folklorist, and researcher who authored more than a hundred books on Bolivian culture. He is widely regarded as an important figure in the preservation and dissemination of Bolivia's cultural identity. His work is characterized by its focus on national traditions, customs, and folklore.

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