Cultural La Paz: Cemetery, Museums and Cable Car between Buildings
La Paz Department, Bolivia, Bolivia
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Discover La Paz, its cemeteries, museums, vantage points, and cable cars. Travel between buildings and see the city from above, enjoying a unique perspective of its history and architecture.
Highlights
- Discover unconventional cemeteries, museums, and cultural venues.
- Ride a cable car line that passes through the city's buildings.
- End the tour at the famous 'Montículo' vantage point in the bohemian Sopocachi.
Description
Discover another side of La Paz through its history, museums, architecture, and one of the most spectacular urban transportation systems in the world. The tour begins at the historic General Cemetery of La Paz, a place full of stories, art, and memories. We'll walk through its most iconic spaces to learn about some of the traditions and characters that are part of the city's history. From there, we will continue our tour using the cable car system, which will allow us to see La Paz from a completely different perspective. One of the most unique experiences of the sightseeing tour will be the ride on the cable car line that passes between the city's buildings. Unlike the other lines, which generally fly over the buildings, this line offers a much closer perspective of La Paz's architecture and urban life. We will also fly over the La Llamita Cemetery aboard the orange cable car, observing from above a place little known to many visitors. During the tour, we'll visit cultural spaces and authentic urban museums, including the Museum of the Revolution and the White Cable Car Aviation Museum. We'll also get to see the historic Central Station, its old carriages, and learn about the importance of the railroad in the development of La Paz. The sightseeing tour continues to different vantage points, where you can stop to view the city from different angles and better understand its unique geography, built between mountains and deep slopes. We'll finish in Sopocachi, one of the best-known and most dynamic neighborhoods in La Paz, surrounded by architecture, cafés, restaurants, and cultural life. Discover a little-known side of La Paz, starting at the historic General Cemetery, then exploring unique museums and cultural spaces, learning about the history of the old Central Station and its iconic carriages, and touring the city aboard its cable cars. Experience traveling on a line that passes through the city's buildings and flies over the La Llamita Cemetery from the orange cable car. The tour also includes various vantage points to enjoy breathtaking panoramas of La Paz and ends in Sopocachi, one of its most dynamic neighborhoods. An experience to discover the history, culture, and architecture of La Paz from its streets and from the air.Includes
Tour Guide Cable car tickets Admission ticket to the MuseumExcludes
Extra expenses Snacks TipsImportant Information
- During part of the tour, we will walk outdoors and be exposed to the sun. We recommend wearing a hat or cap, applying sunscreen, and wearing appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the sun's rays, which can be intense in La Paz due to the altitude. These measures will help prevent burns and discomfort during the sightseeing tour.