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Travel to Bolivia: La Paz Tours
Discover La Paz during your price guaranteed Bolivia vacation. All of our Bolivia tours have daily departures and are fully customizable.
Why travel to La Paz
La Paz was founded in 1548 by a Spaniard called Alonso de Mendoza and is one of the largest cities in the country. In addition to being the world’s highest (de facto) capital, La Paz is Bolivia’s center of industry, commerce, and finance. Although Sucre represents the judicial capital, La Paz has usurped most government power and is now considered by many to be the capital. Today La Paz has more than a million inhabitants, over half of whom descend from Indian heritage.
In the city center you will find various interesting sights, like the Witches' Market where you can buy medicinal herbs and folk remedies, the Artisan Market, the central square with its government buildings, and the church and monastery of San Francisco dating back to 1549. Furthermore, there are several museums such as the Archeological Museum and the Art Museum. Finally, there is the Moon Valley, a desert-like landscape that inspires the imagination and invites exploration.
What to do in La Paz
City tour. On a La Paz city tour, you may visit the Plaza Murillo (the city's main square), the Presidential Palace, the National Congress, and the huge modern Cathedral called Church of San Francisco. This church dates back to 1549 and is one of the finest examples of colonial religious architecture in South America. It is richly decorated with native religious themes. In the Mercado de Hechicéria (the witch market), llama fetuses and other unusual items are sold to be used as protection against evil spirits. The artisan market on Sagarnaga Street is truly fascinating, as is the Museo de Metales Preciosos (Museum of Precious Metals) where you can find Inca artifacts.
Visit the Moon Valley. The Moon Valley is located right on the edge of La Paz. One can observe the amazing geological shapes of the “Valle de la Luna” from the Killi Killi watch tower in the south of the city. It is also possible to enter the valley itself to see the region’s spooky, lunar-like rock formation up close.
Discover Tiahuanaco. Tiahuanaco, near the shores of Lake Titicaca, was the center of a powerful, self-sustaining empire in the southern Central Andes. The roots of the Tiahuanaco capital can be found in the village lying under the 1.5 square mile civic-ceremonial core. The city was settled by 400 B. C. on the Tiahuanaco River, which empties into Lake Titicaca about 9 miles to the north. Between AD 100 and 1,000, the small farming village evolved into a regal city of multi-terraced platform pyramids, courts, and urban areas, covering a total of 2.31 square miles. The Tiahuanaco society was self-sustaining as its agriculture and fishing resource base was more than sufficient to support the complex state administrative apparatus and the population under its control. The Tiahuanaco Empire collapsed between 1,000 and 1,100 A. D. It was a magnificent royal city that was constructed in order to inspire awe, and is still a superb site to visit.
When to visit La Paz
La Paz can be visited year-round. Some rain can be expected in the summer months (December to March), and the winter months (June to August) can be rather chilly at night.
Travel Testimonials
Peru For Less hooked us up with all the tools and plans to have an unforgettable experience. We toured Lake Titicaca, which was fascinating, especially the floating islands of Uros. The main part of Bolivia that I highly recommend is the Salt Flats of Uyuni. It's like being on another planet. We spent two days driving on and around the flats in a four runner with a guide and a driver. I couldn't recommend Peru For Less more if you're planning a trip to Peru or Bolivia.
Chris from New Orleans traveled to Bolivia in July 2011
My grandsons and I had a great time with your company. Nancy made our visit to Tiauanaku wonderful. It was my second time with your company in La Paz and I would certainly recommend it to anyone. Thanks!
John from Pennsylvania, USA, traveled to La Paz, Bolivia, in November 2010
Thanks a lot for making our first trip to South America a success. It was tiring once we got back home. But we enjoyed the whole experience very much. Dinner & Tango night in Buenos Aires was great. All the guides and drivers were very good. I must add that Nemicio in La Paz was outstanding.
Kithsiri traveled to La Paz, Bolivia, in January 2011
Top Pick La Paz Hotels
Hotel Europa 5*
Tihuanaco 64, La Paz
Hotel Europa is arguably the best place to view the remarkable city of La Paz, overlooked by the majestic snow-capped Illimani Mountain. Centrally located in the heart of La Paz, this European-style hotel is now indisputably the best business-oriented hotel in town with high-tech in-room communication, fully equipped business centers, and outstanding leisure facilities that include a gym and a swimming pool.
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El Rey Palace Hotel 4*
Av. 20 de Octubre 1947, La Paz
The El Rey Palace Hotel is among the best accommodations in La Paz. Here, all rooms have bright red carpeting and dark wood furniture. The comfortable double rooms have two king-size beds and plenty of open space. The suites have separate sitting areas with velvety armchairs, and some also have Jacuzzis. The hotel is ideally located only 2 blocks from the lively Prado Street, yet stands on a quiet side street, making for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.
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Hotel Rosario
Av. Illampu 704, La Paz
This charming hotel is housed in a converted colonial mansion, and there's something in the air that just makes you feel comfortable. The hotel has grown and expanded over time, but the modern sections blend well with the classic architecture. There are two peaceful colonial-style courtyards that fill with Andean sunshine and are ideal for spending a lazy afternoon. The rooms are cozy with parquet floors and bright Andean-style bedspreads. Hotel Rosario is conveniently close to the Witch Doctors' Market and all the handicrafts stores on Sagárnaga Street.
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