At more than 3,500 meters up in the Bolivian Andes La Paz is the highest capital on earth. Let a tourHQ guide help you acclimatize with a bout of Cholita wrestling, market shopping and Incan cuisine.
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La Paz, one of the two capitals of Bolivia is nestled cosily amongst mountains in a canyon at the Choqueyapu River. Located 3,600 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest cities in all of South America; be sure to get acclimated to the height on the first day of your trip before you start exploring this diverse city!
If interested in crazy cultural intricacies, check out the “Witches’ Market” (Mercado de las Brujas). This street market sells various items such as “love potions” and items for rituals, as well as Bolivian handmade musical instruments and crafts. Experience the La Paz culture and local cuisine by cheering on at a round of Cholita wrestling held at the El Alto Market or enjoying traditional Bolivian fare of salteñas at the Plaza San Francisco. For nature lovers the extraordinary landscape of Moon Valley beckons; a little more adventure calls for that drive down Death Road with your La Paz Tour Guide. If you enjoy history, the Tiwanaku Archaeology site and museum offer a window into a time before even the Incas had settled in La Paz. With such a wide variety of options, La Paz certainly has something to entertain everyone!
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