La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets
La Paz is a city unlike any other on earth. Its’ staggering height (3,600m/11,800ft) is only surpassed by its’ incredible beauty. Sprawling over a gorgeous valley and surrounded by massive mountains, ones’ first sight of La Paz is unforgettable, but its lasting mark on those who visit, is the life it holds within the valley walls. Our city tour will bring this complex, busy, and incredibly interesting city to life! The people, history, and customs that make up La Paz are truly fascinating and give an insight into the life that makes up one of the world’s most vibrant cities. A visit to La Paz is hardly complete without walking her narrow alleys, meeting her people, and getting to know the past that makes her what she now is.
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La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets
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Colorful market life comes alive as we explain the culture and customs behind what we find. The sights and sounds of this vibrant market tell a fascinating story of local culture and tradition. Your guide will explain everything and keep it entertaining.
Mercado de Las Brujas
This is one of the most fascinating markets in all of South America. Potions, llama fetus, offerings to mother earth, and so much more is on display in this working market. Take a seat as your guide explains the vast array of products being sold and the fascinating stories and histories behind some of them. Through this your guide will explain to you the living cosmovision of the Andes. Trully fascinating.
Iglesia de San Francisco
This is one of the most interesting church facades in all of Latin America. And as your guide explains what we see on the face of this church you will see in a very real way how the coming of the Spanish has affected the andean cosmovision and the local culture/traditions. Not just a beautiful church but a dramatic piece of art which shows us this incredible history.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Local taxes
- Fun and informative bilingual guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Look for the guide in the center of Plaza San Pedro (near the statue) with the red cap.