Founded on October 20th, 1548 under the name of La Ciudad de Nuestra Señora de La Paz, now known only as La Paz, Bolivia's capital is a vibrant mix of ethnic, colonial and international heritages. The city spreads over various elevations, making it a dazzling and breathtaking adventure, and the headquarters for exploring brilliant Bolivia.
Merchandise sold here includes herbs, remedies as well as other ingredients used in Aymara traditions.
Once the traditional Plaza de Armas, the plaza was renamed for Pedro Domingo Murrillo who led an unsuccessful revolt against the Spanish and was hanged here for his efforts.
3. Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Paz
Built in 1835, the cathedral is an impressive building worth seeing. It is located in the Plaza Murillo nest to the Presidential Palace.Known locally as the
Palacio Quemado, or Burned Palace for the number of times it has been burned and restored, this is the official residence of the president.
5. Casa de Pedro Domingo Murillo
Once the house of Pedro Domingo Murillo, martyr of the independence revolution of 1809, the house displays a collection of furniture, textiles, and art from colonial times.This imposing church is a blend of
mestizo and Spanish baroque styles, and is located on the plaza San Francisco. The church is a favorite for Indian weddings, and you might see a procession of the wedding aprty and guests in traditional clothing.
Located in the former home of the Marques de Villaverde, the museum displays a fine collection of ethnic weavings and handicrafts.
The Valle de la Luna is not a valley, but a badlands of gullies, rock formations and weird shapes along the canyon of the Choqueyapu river, only 10 km from central La Paz.
Located on the way to Lake Titicaca, this site pre-dates Inca development. If you can't get to the site, you can visit the exhibits in the Museo Arqueologico de Tiwanaku.
10. Museo del Charango
Located in Calle Linares, the museum displays a variety of musical instruments, some of which you'll enjoy hearing in La Paz's penas.
