Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
242-1072;
www.institutoexclusivo.com
; 20 de Octubre 2315, Sopocachi)
Specialized
courses for travelers and professionals.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Pico Verde Languages
(
231-9828;
www.pico-verde.com
; Sagárnaga 363, 2nd fl, Rosario)
Offers flexible
schedules and homestays.
SpeakEasy Institute
(
244-1779;
www.speakeasyinstitute.com
; Arce 2047, Prado)
Specialized courses for
travelers and professionals.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Tours
Many of Bolivia's tour agencies are based in La Paz. Some are clearly better than others
(note: many are not formally registered; check carefully if choosing between those on
Sagárnaga), and many specialize in particular interests or areas. Most agencies run day
tours (B$70 to B$500 per person) in and around La Paz, to Lake Titicaca, Tiwanaku,
Zongo Valley, Chacaltaya, Valle de la Luna and other sites. See also
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for more
La Paz-based tour agencies.
Mundo Quechua
(
279-6145;
www.bolivia-travel.net
; Circunvalación 43, Achumani, Zona Sur)
French-
and English-speaking owners who offer tailor-made tours around Bolivia, including Salar
de Uyuni, Tiwanaku, Sajama - whatever you want. Prices vary according to group size
and trip.
GUIDED TOUR
LUSTRABOTAS
Around La Paz and the rest of Bolivia
lustrabotas
(shoeshine men and boys) are a familiar sight and hound every-
one with footwear, even those sporting sandals. Many
lustrabotas,
especially the older ones, wear ski masks and
baseball caps - it's said that they often do so to avoid social stigma, as many are working hard to support families or
pay their way through school. You can support their cause for between B$2 and B$3.
