La Paz

San Francisco Church, also known as Basilica de San Francisco, stands as a prominent example of baroque-mestizo architecture in La Paz, Bolivia. Originally built in 1548, the church’s early structure […]

La Paz’s Plaza Murillo, a pigeon-filled public square, is steeped in the history of conquest, conflict, and tragedy. Nestled in the heart of the city, it is surrounded by imposing […]

Nestled in an accessible and touristic section of La Paz, the Witches’ Market, or Mercado de las Brujas, offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual practices of the indigenous Aymara […]

Plunging from the high-altitude city of La Paz to the lush Yungas region, the North Yungas Road, often referred to as Death Road, offers a dramatic downhill route through ever-changing […]

Minutes from the bustling metropolis of La Paz, the Valley of the Moon offers a stark contrast with its mesmerizing desert landscape. Carved by wind and rain over centuries, the […]

Calle Jaén, a historic street in downtown La Paz, Bolivia, is distinguished by its worn cobbles and vibrant, candy-colored buildings. This charming thoroughfare is home to five small museums, each […]

High on the Bolivian Altiplano, the city of Tiwanaku stands as a preserved relic of Andean history. This UNESCO-listed site is believed to be the ancient capital of the Tiwanaku […]

Straddling the borders of Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca stands as the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable lake globally, sitting at an elevation of 12,510 feet […]

Bolivia’s National Museum of Archaeology, located in central La Paz, offers a window into the country’s rich indigenous history. Here, visitors can explore artifacts dating back to 1500 BC, tracing […]

The Presidential Palace, also known locally as Palacio Quemado or ‘Burnt Palace,’ serves as the official residence of Bolivia’s President. This colorful mansion stands in La Paz, a testament to […]

Nestled in the heart of La Paz, Bolivia, the privately owned Museum of Musical Instruments (Museo de Instrumentos Musicales) showcases the country’s most extensive collection of musical artifacts. Visitors can […]

Housed in an 18th-century palace, the National Museum of Art (Museo Nacional de Arte) in La Paz, Bolivia, showcases a rich collection of Bolivian art from the colonial era to […]

La Paz Cathedral, situated on the historic Plaza Murillo alongside the Presidential Palace, is a notable landmark in the heart of Bolivia’s capital. The cathedral’s interior features lofty ceilings and […]

Nestled in the Amazon basin along the Yolosa River, La Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately run refuge that has provided a safe haven for over 350 animals rescued […]