La Paz: Extreme cities, free walking and cable car tour

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Discover the cities of La Paz and El Alto on an extreme tour. Visit the main square, San Pedro Prison, the real witches market and ride the cable car to hear the craziest stories about Bolivian people

Highlights

  • Learn about the indigenous rituals and beliefs of the city
  • Visit the Real Witches Market and learn about the most extreme rituals
  • See the Murillo Square and learn about what happens to disliked presidents
  • Visit the San Pedro Prison and learn about the price of everything
  • Take a cable car ride to El Alto and enjoy the views of the city

Description

Explore the city of La Paz on an unconventional tour. Learn about the city's history and culture, from its indigenous rituals to its political history. Take a cable car and visit El Alto. Start your tour at Murillo Square, where you'll learn about the fate of presidents who were not liked by the people. Next, head to San Pedro Prison, a place where everything has a price. Take a cable car to El Alto, 4100 meters above sea level. Visit the indigenous food market of Villa Dolores, where women had to fight for their place in society. Next, visit the Real Witches Market to learn about the most extreme rituals from the indigenous beliefs. Finally, take the cable car back to the city center to finish the tour.

Includes

Live tour English guide

Important Information

  • The tour involves walking at high altitudes; participants should be in good physical condition. Expect unconventional and possibly shocking sights at some of the stops. The weather can change rapidly; dress in layers. San Pedro Prison is viewed from the outside only; entering the prison is not permitted.

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