Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
- Spanish
This tour helps to know more about el Alto City , considered the young city in Bolivia, and one of the highest cities in the world, at 4,095 meters above sea level, here you can see many interesting places, like witches market where you can find traditions, gifts for the Mother Hearth, and more, cholets (neo-Andean architecture) their construction demonstrates a high social and economic status. These houses are often huge, with multiple stories, metal, and brightly colored trim, Mamani Mamani's paintings and a huge market, 16 de Julio, this market is considered the biggest market in South America and you can enjoy it!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The pick ups start 30 minutes before departure, just be patient please because the hotels are located on different streets. If your hotel is not on the pick up list, please go to our meeting point Basilica of Saint Francis, Sagarnaga 173.
Go to the main door and look for a guide wearing a wine jacket.
Itinerary
-
1
From meeting point: San Francisco to El Alto City Duration : 40 minutes by transport. Then you will see the Witches market, where you can find traditions, gifts for the mother hearth and more. Near of this place we visit Juana Azurduy local market, too. Duration: 40 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2El Alto
After Juana Azurduy Market, we are going to visit to the main Cholets, those are a symbol of the prosperity and success of El Alto`s people, their construction demonstrates a high social and economic status. These houses are often huge, with multiple stories, metal, and brightly colored trim. Duration: 40 minutes
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
From Cholets to Mamani Mamani's paintings by transport Duration:20 minutes Mamani Mamani is a famous painter in Bolivia and you will see his art painted on the big buildings. Duration: 20 minutes After that we will return to La Paz-San Francisco Church (50 minutes) There is an alternative return option to La Paz on Thursdays and Sundays because on this days there is a huge market in El Alto, 16 de Julio, this market is considered the biggest market in South America and you can enjoy it! After market we go down to La Paz center by cable car and by foot to your hotels.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
