A unique visit to the popular neighborhoods and markets of La Paz, guided by a “lustra bota” or shoe-shiner will provide different impressions of this unique city. Meeting with the “lustra guide” outside the former train terminal of La Paz. Hop on, on one of the many telefericos (cable cars) lines this vibrant city has, the Red Line, and get off where the walking tour starts, the main cemetery. After a short visit, continue walking to “Fish Street Market”, the “Flower Market” and the “Uruguay Market” where various species of animals and food can be seen. The tour continues to Eloy Salmón Street, lined with shops and stalls selling the latest technology and to the “Cholitas Market” where Cholitas (local ladies) can be seen shopping for traditional skirts and blankets. This part of the tour concludes at the famous witches’ market on Linares and Sagarnaga Streets where we will learn a little bit of Andean cosmovision. Later, there is a visit to a traditional street market, rich in handicraft shops and stalls selling alpaca or llama wool, jewelry, leather goods, musical instruments, weavings and witchcraft artifacts. There is also a visit to the colonial part of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square and the outdoor replica of the Tiwanaku temple. Lastly, a descend to the more modern, southern part of La Paz to reach and visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion.

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Lunch
Transportation

Recommended travel period:

All year

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Tips

Image source: LCC Magri Turismo
Image source: LCC Magri Turismo
Image source: LCC Magri Turismo

An Authentic La Paz – Bolivia Journey Guided by Shoeshiners

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