La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour

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Thursday 18 July to Friday 16 August
Bolivia
La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour

Highlights

  • Ride the famous La Paz cable cars and marvel at the breathtaking city views
  • Learn about local culture and history from an amazing bilingual guide
  • Visit the cemetery and open-air street art gallery
  • Visit a local shaman who will read your fortune in coca leaves (if time allows)

Description

See La Paz from the sky and explore the alternative side of the city on this off-the-beaten-track tour. Start in the city center and ride the red cable car to El Alto, marveling at the spectacular panoramic views. Stop by the famous cemetery and take in the works of art at its open-air gallery. In El Alto, visit a local shaman and learn about Andean spirituality and healing herbs, as well as having your fortune read in coca leaves (if time allows). Explore the vibrant neighborhood of El Alto, a district known for its fascinating combination of historical tradition and big-city lifestyles, with an expert local guide. Board another teleférico (cable car) and make your way back to the city center, admiring the incredible views along the way. 

Includes

Public transportation Fantastic bilingual guide (English speaking) Tourist entrance to the cemetery

Important Information

  • On Thursdays and Sundays, one of the world's biggest open air markets takes place in El Alto
  • On Thursdays and Sundays, there is also Cholitas Wrestling (matches between indigenous women - Not Included)

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