Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FIESTA DEL GRAN PODER
Highlights
1
Fiesta del Gran Poder
La Paz's biggest religious fiesta, during which thousands of extra-
vagantly costumed Aymara dancers parade through the streets.
2
Plaza San Francisco
This lively square is the unofficial city centre for La Paz's indigenous
communities, and also home to the city's most beautiful colonial church.
3
Calles Sagárnaga and Linares
La Paz's “gringo alleys” are the best place to buy clothes,
weavings, instruments and other handicrafts from all over Bolivia.
4
Mercado de Hechicería
This most colourful and compelling of La Paz's innumerable
street markets sells all manner of Aymara ritual paraphernalia and herbal cures.
5
Feria de Alasitas
In the last week of January the streets fill with colourful stalls selling
miniature items that are bought and sold to bring prosperity.
6
Tiwanaku
Just an hour away from La Paz, the ancient ruined city of Tiwanaku is one of
the most monumental and intriguing archeological sites in South America.
