Highlights
- Start early to avoid rush hour and the crowds.
- Experience traveling around the city on its cable cars.
- See La Paz from above and from a privileged vantage point in El Alto.
- Simple ritual (Ch'alla) to Pachamama for protection and gratitude.
Description
We'll start early, taking advantage of the first hours of the morning to explore the most iconic places in the historic center of La Paz while the streets are still quiet. During the tour, you'll learn about some of the history, culture, and daily life of this city built among the mountains, just like a true La Paz local.
One of the main experiences will be riding La Paz's famous cable cars, one of the best ways to admire the vast expanse of the city from above. As we glide over the neighborhoods and mountains, you'll see how La Paz stretches across a unique landscape.
The tour will also take us to El Alto, where we'll visit a spectacular vantage point from which we can enjoy one of the most stunning views of La Paz. There, as we take in the first rays of sunshine, we'll see how the city stretches out between the mountains and the stunning landscapes of the Andes, creating a unique and magical moment.
What's more, in El Alto we'll have the opportunity to learn about one of the most significant Andean traditions: the Ch'alla to Pachamama (Mother Earth). We will perform a small, simple ritual, always with respect for local customs and beliefs. We will ask Pachamama for protection, good fortune, and a safe and peaceful journey, especially for those who visit us from other countries.
This will be a special way to start this part of the tour, connecting with Andean spirituality and with a tradition that continues to be part of daily life in many communities in Bolivia.
Enjoy La Paz in a peaceful atmosphere as the city wakes up and begins its daily activity. An ideal experience to explore La Paz at a leisurely pace and discover it in a different way: from its streets, from above, and in the first light of day.
Includes
Tour guide
Cable car tickets (4 lines)
Materials for the Pachamama ritual
Advice and recommendations
Excludes
Snacks
Tips
Extra expenses
Important Information
- Because this sightseeing tour starts very early and we will travel to El Alto, reaching approximately 4,095 meters above sea level, we recommend that participants have breakfast before starting the activity and stay well hydrated. For those who are not used to high altitudes, the change in altitude can cause discomfort, dizziness, or a feeling of weakness. Because of this, it is important to eat properly and take the tour at a leisurely pace.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
