La Paz: Explore South America’s Largest Market in El Alto

Highlights

• Discover the vibrant Feria 16 de Julio, one of Bolivia's largest markets
• Explore the market's bustling streets and discover a variety of products
• Learn about local commerce and everyday life in El Alto from your guide
• Admire the city's famous cholets, colorful and extravagant buildings
• Enjoy panoramic views of La Paz and El Alto on a cable car ride

Description

Begin your adventure in La Paz, where you’ll take the Red Cable Car up to El Alto. From there, enter the enormous 16 de Julio market and explore its busy streets on foot. For around 1.5 hours, depending on the group’s pace, walk through different areas of the market and discover the incredible variety of products sold here. Expect to see everything from second-hand clothing, car parts, and vehicles to electronics, mobile phones, accessories, glasses, furniture, tools, household items, pets, and much more. Along the way, learn about local commerce, everyday life in El Alto, and the importance of the market to the local economy, while experiencing an area that most visitors to Bolivia never get to see. See some of El Alto’s famous cholets, colorful and extravagant buildings that have become one of the city's most recognizable architectural symbols. After exploring the market, take the Blue Cable Car and enjoy panoramic views of El Alto and the surrounding high-altitude landscape. Then, take the Red Cable Car back toward La Paz, giving you another opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the city and the mountains.

Includes

Red Cable Car ride from La Paz to El Alto Guided tour of Feria 16 de Julio market Blue Cable Car ride with panoramic views Return Red Cable Car ride to La Paz

Excludes

Food and drinks Personal purchases at the market Souvenirs or merchandise Tips for the guide Any other personal expenses

Important Information

• The market is extremely busy and crowded, especially on its busiest days. Participants should keep their personal belongings secure throughout the experience.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund