La Paz — Five-Day Local Itinerary

A local institution where Paceños gather for their mid-morning snack.

💡 Ask for 'una de carne' (meat) or 'una de pollo' (chicken).

The primary commute for thousands; offers a 'gringo-free' view of the sprawling city.

💡 Buy a rechargeable card to save time at the ticket kiosks.

Massive concrete market where locals eat cheap, daily 'almuerzo' set menus.

💡 Go to the upper floors for the food stalls. Look for 'Comedor'.

Ritual items for Pachamama that locals actually use for house blessings.

💡 Ask before taking photos of the dried llama fetuses.

The neighborhood park with the single best 360-degree view of the bowl.

💡 Take a taxi up and walk down to save your lungs.

One of the largest informal markets in the world; where El Alto buys everything from cars to clothes.

💡 Only happens on Thursdays and Sundays.

A unique geological site just 10km from the city center, used by locals for weekend walks.

💡 It's much warmer here than in the center; wear sunscreen.