San Francisco Church
San Francisco Church The San Francisco Church, or the Basilica de San Francisco, is one of the best remaining examples of baroque-mestizo architecture in the city and is renowned for its intricately carved façade. The first version of the church was constructed in 1548 but subsequently collapsed d
Museo Nacional de Arte (National Museum of Art)
Museo Nacional de Arte (National Museum of Art) Not far from Plaza Murillo and the La Paz Cathedral, the Bolivian National Museum of Art is housed in a soaring, colonial-era palace which serves as a calming respite from the frenetic La Paz city center. Even those who aren’t into art will appreciat
Huayna Potosí
Huayna Potosí Heading north of the capital into the highlands, it’s impossible to miss the snow-white crest of Huayna Potosí, one of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Real mountain range and the closest mountain to La Paz. One of the country’s most popular destinations for hikers and climbers, H
Copacabana
Copacabana Copacabana is a tourist spot and the main town on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It’s recognized for its famous Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana, where the Virgin of Copacabana is housed. A relatively small town, Copacabana sits between Mount Calvario and Mount Niño Calvario, near La Paz
Witches Market
Witches Market Visit Cerro Cumbre, a mountain clearing of Bolivia that locals believe to be holy, and you will find the Witches’ Market. Also known as La Hechiceria and El Mercado de Las Brujas, it is a popular tourist attraction in La Paz. Dozens of vendors line the streets, selling a variety of
La Senda Verde
La Senda Verde Since it opened its doors in 2003, La Senda Verde has offered refuge to over 350 animals rescued from illegal trafficking or abusive owners and today a varied population of monkeys, bears, ocelot, tortoises and birds roam the 12-hectare nature reserve, cared for by a team of dedicat
Calle Jaen Museums
Calle Jaen Museums There is a certain amount of irony surrounding the Bolivian street of Calle Jaen. Considered to be the best example of a colonial street in the capital city of La Paz, Calle Jaen two centuries ago served as a home to many of the revolutionaries who would help lead Bolivia out fr
Tiwanaku
Tiwanaku High on the Altiplano of Bolivia at over 13,000 feet, the ancient city of Tiwanaku sits like a frozen time capsule of Andean history. Not as famous and totally different than the neighboring ruins at Machu Picchu, Tiwanaku is a mysterious city lying windswept and haggard which has mystifi
La Paz Cathedral
La Paz Cathedral Rising stoically from the center of Plaza Murillo, the neo-classical La Paz Cathedral brings a historic, colonial flare to the bustle of modern day La Paz. When the old cathedral which once stood in its place was commissioned to be torn down in 1831, grand plans were made for erec
Valle de La Luna (Valley of the )
Valle de La Luna (Valley of the Moon) A bustling Andean metropolis of thousands of cars, dozens of high-rise buildings and nearly two-million people, visitors to Bolivia’s Valle de la Luna are shocked to find a massively-eroded desert moonscape located only six miles from the urban city center of
National Museum of Archeology (Museo Nacional de Arqueologia)
National Museum of Archeology (Museo Nacional de Arqueologia) There is no doubt that Bolivia has a cultural authenticity much stronger than that of its surrounding neighbors. While Bolivia was subjected to conquest by the Spanish in the same way as the rest of Latin America was, the indigenous und
Plaza Murillo
Plaza Murillo Plaza Murillo is not only the main meeting square of modern day, downtown La Paz, but it’s also a public space steeped in history, conquest, conflict and tragedy. Surrounded by imposing buildings such as the Presidential Palace, the La Paz Cathedral and the National Congress of Boliv
Death Road
Death Road There is no road in Bolivia with the official name of Death Road. It’s simply a nickname, and nicknames cannot just be given, they need to be earned. In the case of the Yungas Road leading from the capital city of La Paz to the rainforest outpost of Coroico, the road just happens to ear
Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe
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Clock Tower
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La Vaca y El Toro Statue
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Iglesia de la Candelaria
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Virgen del Socavón Statue
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Parque Nacional Sajama
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Reserva Biosférica del Beni
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