Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour

Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour

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About This Tour in La Paz

BE A Local it’s a walking tour focus on showing, and teaching about unique and quirky, aspects of La Paz, and on thrusdays and sundays el Alto City. Teaching you us much as we can from a local’s perspective, and taking you to the unseen routes and alleyways of this two high metropolis. Be a local takes you through the city of La Paz, exploring paths where not many tourists go and see. Extended Tour on Thursdays and Sundays includes: Teleférico, flea market and Cholitas Wrestling show We advise you to bring the following: Comfortable shoes Extra money Sunglasses and sunscreen Water Camera

Why Visit La Paz?

La Paz, Bolivia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, La Paz provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to La Paz

You can reach La Paz, Bolivia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Local Tour Guide (English-Speaking)

What's Not Included

  • Does not include food and drinks
  • Tips and Extras not mentioned in the Program

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Located in La Paz’s Casco Viejo, or old town,

Murillo square

End Point

Avenida Camacho: One of the most important and traditional avenues of the City of La Paz,

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Located in La Paz’s Casco Viejo, or old... 40 minutes

Located in La Paz’s Casco Viejo, or old town, is a lively plaza framed by some of the city’s most important political buildings.

Conveniently located in the center of La Paz... 30 minutes

Conveniently located in the center of La Paz is one of the city’s largest and most uniquely-designed food markets.

One of La Paz’s most important and historical... 30 minutes

One of La Paz’s most important and historical landmarks is the San Francisco church (Iglesia de San Francisco), also known as the San Francisco Basilica (Basílica de San Francisco).

“Do you have any dried llama fetuses 40 minutes

“Do you have any dried llama fetuses?” “How about a spell to punish a cheating lover?” “Perhaps a little something to help altitude sickness then?” For those suffering an ailment, searching for wealth or looking to exact revenge on a cheating partner, La Paz’s Witches Market (Mercado de Hechecería or Mercado de las Brujas), is the place to go for a variety of potions, medicinal plants, spells and spiritual advice.

Located only meters away from the tranquil Plaza... 40 minutes

Located only meters away from the tranquil Plaza San Pedro, lies one of the word’s most notorious and corrupt institutions, San Pedro Prison. What makes San Pedro so interesting are the conditions in which around 1500 of Bolivia’s most hardened criminals live. A society within itself, the prison contains shops and restaurants run by inmates, women and children living voluntarily with imprisoned family members and ironically, some of the country’s busiest cocaine laboratories.

The manicured gardens the statues, the park benches... 30 minutes

The manicured gardens the statues, the park benches that line the Midway between the vehicle traffic going and coming from downtown was pretty cool. El Prado is also surrounded by huge office buildings housing many restaurants.

Avenida Camacho: One of the most important and... 20 minutes

Avenida Camacho: One of the most important and traditional avenues of the City of La Paz, is located in the city center. Its route begins at the Obelisk Square and ends at the former Municipal Zoo, also known as Monkey Park. This avenue was named in homage to the former President of the Republic, Eliodoro Camacho.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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