Half Day Guided Tour in El Alto City

4.6 (13 reviews) La Paz, Bolivia
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour helps to know more about el Alto City , considered the young city in Bolivia, and one of the highest cities in the world, at 4,095 meters above sea level, here you can see many interesting places, like witches market where you can find traditions, gifts for the Mother Hearth, and more, cholets (neo-Andean architecture) their construction demonstrates a high social and economic status. These houses are often huge, with multiple stories, metal, and brightly colored trim, Mamani Mamani's paintings and a huge market, 16 de Julio, this market is considered the biggest market in South America and you can enjoy it!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Public transport
  • Cable car Transport (one or two colors depend of the day)
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. 1h 20m
    From meeting point: San Francisco to El Alto City
    Duration : 40 minutes by transport.

    Then you will see the Witches market, where you can find traditions, gifts for the mother hearth and more. Near of this place we visit Juana Azurduy local market, too.

    Duration: 40 minutes
  2. El Alto
    40m
    After Juana Azurduy Market, we are going to visit to the main Cholets, those are a symbol of the prosperity and success of El Alto`s people, their construction demonstrates a high social and economic status. These houses are often huge, with multiple stories, metal, and brightly colored trim.
    Duration: 40 minutes
  3. 1h 30m
    From Cholets to Mamani Mamani's paintings by transport Duration:20 minutes
    Mamani Mamani is a famous painter in Bolivia and you will see his art painted on the big buildings.
    Duration: 20 minutes
    After that we will return to La Paz-San Francisco Church (50 minutes)

    There is an alternative return option to La Paz on Thursdays and Sundays because on this days there is a huge market in El Alto, 16 de Julio, this market is considered the biggest market in South America and you can enjoy it!
    After market we go down to La Paz center by cable car and by foot to your hotels.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the main door and look for a guide wearing a wine jacket.

End point

Go to the main door and look for a guide wearing a wine jacket.

Pickup details

The pick ups start 30 minutes before departure, just be patient please because the hotels are located on different streets. If your hotel is not on the pick up list, please go to our meeting point Basilica of Saint Francis, Sagarnaga 173.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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