Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
El Ceibo
(
www.elceibo.org
;
Potosí 1147)
Chocoholics mustn't miss El Ceibo, an ecologically
friendly producer of fantastic local chocolates.
FOOD & DRINK
Bodega La Concepción
(Cañada Strongest 1620, at Otero de la Vega, San Pedro)
Award-winning, high-altitude
vintages are available at wholesale prices from this outlet of the Tarija-based winery.
WINE
Campos de Solana/Casa Real
(Otero de la Vega 373, at 20 de Octubre)
A Tarija winery best known for its Malbec and
Riesling.
WINE
Information
Emergency
Police
(
110)
Fire and ambulance
(
118)
Tourist police
(Policía Turística; 800-140-071; Puerta 22, Plaza del Estadio, Mira-
flores)
Next to Disco Love City. English-speaking. Report thefts to obtain a
denuncia
(af-
fidavit) for insurance purposes - they won't recover any stolen goods. They also have a
kiosk in front of the bus terminal.
Immigration
8:30am-4pm Mon-Fri)
Some call this place 'Migraine-ation' but this is where you
must obtain your visa extensions.
Internet Access
La Paz has nearly as many cybercafes as shoeshine boys. Charges range from B$1 to B$3
an hour, and connections are generally fastest in the morning or late evening. Many of the
smarter cafes and most hotels now have wi-fi access.
