CITY TOUR - LA PAZ OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

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$35.00
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A unique city tour on foot that will not only show you the usual parts of the city such as the the historic government and financial districts but also take you to parts other tours do not and mingle with the locals, walk in the colorful markets, visit the fast growing city of El Alto above La Paz and travel on the Teleferico (the new cable car system).

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

A unique city tour that will not only show you the usual parts of the city such as the historic government and financial districts but also take you to parts other tours do not and mingle with the locals, walk in the colorful markets, visit the fast growing city of El Alto above La Paz and travel on the Teleferico (the new cable car system). With your local, knowledgeable guide (English-speaking) you will visit parts of the city on foot that would normally remain undiscovered by tourists, interact with the locals in a responsible manner and learn about the real life of the citizens of La Paz and El Alto. The tour finishes at around 13.30 in La Paz downtown.

ITINERARYITINERARY
For this tour you will get picked up from your central accommodation at 9.00 (if your hotel is not in the pickup area then you will have to make your way to a central meeting point) finishing approximately 13.30. Tours run daily except public holidays. Tour finishes in central La Paz.

Highlights include:
  • San Francisco Plaza (tourist area and historical church - it is also the meeting point ofor the tour), Plaza Murillo (Government area), Calle Jaen (beautiful colonial street)
  • The bustling Markets of La Paz and El Alto
  • Meet real locals, local transport drivers, street vendors and even a "Yatiri" (local Andean Shaman)
  • Visit the real , non touristy, Witches market
  • Amazing Views from the Teleferico coming down from El Alto to La Paz

INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDEDINCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup (only from central accommodations - see below)
  • Local guide - English and Spanish speaking, ready to show you their city on foot
  • A local traditional Bolivian snack
  • Transportation on local transport between locations - otherwise this is a walking tour.
  • Unbiased advice and recommendations about what to do in La Paz
 
NOT INCLUDED
  • Travel Insurance
  • Pickup from your accommodation
  • Water / extra beverages
  • Sunglasses & Sun cream 
  • Tips & Others not mentioned

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • This tours involves walking and La Paz and El Alto are are high altitudes of 3600m to 4000m so you it is advisable to have spent a day or two at this altitude to get used to it so you can fully enjoy it. The sun can be strong here so sunglasses and sun cream are essential.
  • Hotels in the pickup area - Here you have a list of the most popular La Paz hotels that are in the pick up area for this tour. Pickup time slightly varies according to the hotel location. Ho(s)tels definitely in the pickup area are: Loki, Rosario, Estrella Andina, Cruz de Los Andes, Sol Andino, Las Brisas, Sajama, Berlina, Hostal Gloria, Hostal Copacabana, Maya Inn, Sagarnaga, Alem, Fuentes, Condeza, Posada de La Abuela Obdulia, Provenzal, Nuevo Sol, Naira, Onkel Inn, Wild Rover, Arthy's Guesthouse. 
** NB - There are other hotels that are within the pickup area and that were not mentioned in the list - please ask if your hotel is near any of the above, we might be able to pick you up from there (will have to check). Having said that, pickup is from CENTRAL LA PAZ HOTELS only - we do not pickup from apartments / AirBnb accommodations and from areas outside of Central La Paz (Miraflores, Sopocachi, San Jorge, Calacoto, San Miguel are all OUTSIDE of the pickup area). If your hotel is not in the pickup area you will have to be at a central meeting point in order to start the tour.
  • Group sizes are small usually from 2 to 8 people meaning the guide can full interact with everyone. This tour needs a minimum of two people to leave but we can check for other people if you are a solo traveler.

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