Meeting point: The entrance of San Francisco Church
Meeting time: 11:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs

We will see the most important spots of the downtown area, starting the visit with our beautiful San Francisco Church. Then we'll go towards the Witches' Market, where we will talk about all of our religious traditions and rituals for our Pachamama (mother earth). Then we'll head to the most important open air Market of La Paz, Mercado Rodriguez. Learn about the ladies with the traditional outfits, the local economy, and local shopping customs. The following stop will be our famous San Pedro Prison - don't worry, we won’t bring you inside, just tell you all about the crazy way that this prison works. Then we will go to our main square, Plaza Murillo, where we will give you a brief insight into our political life and current government, as well as some fun stories and anecdotes about the city. Later, we will go over to the beautiful colonial street, Calle Jaén. Here, you will discover some of the legends that are part of our daily lives. Finally, we will go to Mendoza square, where you will learn about the reason behind the establishment of the city from the colonial times.

This tour costs $10, and this must be paid to the guide directly before commencing the tour.

*** There is no need to book in advance! Just show up! ***

11:00 / 15:00

Meeting point at San Francisco Church

11:00 / 15:00

Visit the most important spots of the downtown area: San Francisco Church, the Witches' Market, Mercado Rodriguez, San Pedro Prison, Plaza Murillo, Calle Jaén, Alonzo de Mendoza square

14:00 / 18:00

End of the tour

- English and Spanish speaking guide
- Cableway

- Snacks and Tips

- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Camera
- Money
- Tour costs $10 USD, and this must be paid to the guide directly before commencing the tour

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes

1. How can I recognize the guide from Hanaqpacha Travel?

   The guides wear a beige vest with our logo and orange pockets, and have guiding credentials to make it easier to identify them.

2. What should I bring to the tour?

   Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen and sunglasses, a camera, and some warm clothes (for cold weather).

3. Will my kids like the tour?

   That really depends on your child. But generally, all our tours are suitable for children. Our tours are designed to be suitable for people of all ages.

4. Will I have problems with altitude sickness on this tour?

   Altitude sickness can catch many travellers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude - proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatise as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves - the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia, and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500 metres without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.