El Alto turns buildings into bold statements. This three-hour tour takes you above La Paz by cable car, into a part of the city that sees far fewer visitors, and through the colorful cholets built by successful Andean business owners. I like the chance to enter one of these mansions rather than viewing the facades … Read more
Concrete can be wonderfully expressive. From La Paz, this three-hour outing takes you by public transport and cable car to El Alto, where colorful cholets and giant painted apartment blocks give you a very different view of Bolivia. I like the cable car ride for its broad city views, and I like the chance to … Read more
See La Paz from the sky. This 150-minute tour pairs the city’s remarkable cable-car system with walks through the Witches’ Market, San Pedro Square, Jaén Street, and Plaza Murillo. I especially like the sweeping views from above and the way guides connect ordinary streets with Bolivia’s history and daily life. The main consideration is the … Read more
La Paz looks best from above. This $20 tour pairs cable-car views with a close look at the cemetery, El Alto, and Andean spiritual customs. I like the way it uses public transport instead of keeping you inside a tourist vehicle, and I like the English-speaking guides who explain what you are seeing as the … Read more