La Paz
The city of La Paz is nestled in a valley atop the Bolivian plateau, surrounded by snowy peaks and dominated by the white head of Illimani, the sacred mountain. The setting is sure to take your breath away, and if it doesn't, the 3,739m/12,464-ft. altitude will!
But most visitors say that it's the Paceños themselves, the city's inhabitants, 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. Religious sights of La Paz include lovely colonial churches and the fascinating Witches' Market, reflecting local folk beliefs.
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Originally built in the 16th century, this church is notable for its intricately carved façade, one the finest examples of baroque-mestizo architecture in the Americas. |
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Witches' Market
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. |
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