Printable maps of La Paz
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around La Paz
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of La Paz with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of La Paz area
This La Paz map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in La Paz and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Bolivia
Bolivia is famous for a great variety of carnivals like all Latin American countries. The most famous carnival takes place in the city of Oruro in the first days of February every year. Folklore traditions are unique. They are protected by UNESCO as the "spiritual heritage of humanity". The tradition of worshipping the mother goddess Pachamama and the mountain God Tio Supaya is about 2 thousand years old. The Spaniards never managed to eradicate this holiday. So they gradually convinced the locals that their goddess is the Virgin Mary, and the terrible mountain God is the Devil. An incredibly colorful carnival procession passes through the streets of the city in a strikingly organic symbiosis of cultures. About 400 thousand people come from all over the country and abroad to watch and participate in the carnival. It is held at the same time as the carnival in Brazil. The Bolivian carnival is not inferior to it. The simultaneous performance of more than 30 thousand dancers and up to 10 thousand musicians is the pinnacle of the celebration. They are dressed in national, religious, fantastic, and simply very bright costumes. Local spirits are drunk everywhere during the celebration. This only increases the festive mood. Viewers can join participants at any time. This makes Oruro a single huge carnival. Two mandatory performances are arranged at the end of the celebration. One of them tells about the conquest of these lands by the Spaniards. The second performance is about how the Archangel Michael defeated the Devil. … Open
Photogallery of La Paz sights
Our guide to La Paz
Attractions and active leisure
A wide choice of entertainment is also available to tourists within the city limits. Those who like to relax in the fresh air must visit Plaza Abaroa. A few years ago it was transformed into a landscape park, which is now decorated with ornamental plants and majestic trees. It has many comfortable places to rest, free areas for active games. In the middle of the square is a beautiful fountain, and several … Open 
Cuisine and top restaurants
Another popular type of pastry that can be tasted during a walk through the city streets is "empanadas" with cheese, as well as Cuñapé breads also stuffed with cheese. The regional cuisine is considered one of the most unusual and distinctive in the world. For the preparation of most dishes, locals use only products produced directly in the region. Cooking methods are pretty simple and unpretentious. The … Open
Traditions and mentality of La Paz
Today, the big modern city has a lot of entertainment centers, but most of them are focused primarily on tourists. “Peñas” - small music clubs where folk music is performed - are most popular among townspeople. Many visitors are gathering here to listen to the sound of reed flute and other traditional musical instruments of the region. An important component of the local culture is witchcraft, the … Open
Travel guide to La Paz
The busiest and most interesting place in the city is Sagarnaga Street. It contains a huge market. On this street, there are hundreds of shops, craft workshops, cheap hotels and restaurants. It is here that budget tourists in search of affordable housing and original souvenirs are most often sent to. Still on this street, there are popular jewelry stores offering silverware. Not far from the city center is its … Open
La Paz for children - what to visit
La Paz is considered an ideal resort for fans of active recreation. Travelers with children will also not be bored here. They should definitely visit the Zoologico Municipal Vesty Pacos de La Paz, which is considered one of the best in the country. It houses a collection of all the major representatives of the animal kingdom of South America. Visitors are allowed to feed some inhabitants of the zoo. The guests of … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Those wishing to bring new clothes and accessories from the trip should check out Unique store located not far from the main square, on Linares street. This store sells exclusively high-quality local products, of particular interest to tourists are knitted sweaters made of natural wool, original hats, comfortable casual clothing. A decent selection of shoes, as well as various accessories in the national style, are … Open
