La Paz
Left to right: The mountainside city of La Paz (
Mario Lapid); woman in traditional clothing ( Water for People); stall at the Witches' Market ( Sergio Serrano).The city of La Paz is nestled in a valley atop the Bolivian plateau, surrounded by snowy peaks and dominated by Illimani, the sacred mountain. The setting is sure to take your breath away, and if it doesn't, the 12,464-foot (3,739m) altitude surely will! But most visitors say it's the people of La Paz, the Paceños, that make La Paz so unforgettable. Many of the women wear traditional clothing every day, which includes colorful multilayered petticoats and, oddly, bowler hats perched high atop their braided hair. Notable religious sights of La Paz include lovely colonial churches and the fascinating Witches' Market, reflecting local folk beliefs.
Travel Resources for La Paz
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Featured Religious Attractions in La Paz
 Originally built in the 16th century, this church is notable for its intricately carved facade, one the finest examples of Baroque-Mestizo architecture in the Americas.  One of the most unique sights in La Paz is this outdoor market, which sells figurines, herbal remedies, dried frogs and llama fetuses for Aymara rituals and spells. |
