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Mercado de las Brujas and around
A day in La Paz · 9:30–16:45 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/la-paz/itineraries/mercado-de-las-brujas-and-aroundA walking day around Mercado de las Brujas, Museo Nacional de Etnografia y Folklore MUSEF and Plaza Murillo, with a lunch break nearby and Mirador Killi Killi to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Mercado de las Brujas ↗1 hGo early
Witches Market selling herbs, amulets and llama fetuses
- Ask before taking photos
- Bargain politely
↓ 6 min walk
10:302Museo Nacional de Etnografia y Folklore MUSEF ↗1 h 30 minClosed Mondays
Textiles, masks and folk traditions of Bolivia
- Excellent mask collection
- Allow 1.5 hours
↓ 4 min walk
12:153Historic main square with the cathedral and government palace
- Expect pigeons and flag ceremonies
- Avoid demonstrations on the square
Lunch
13:15Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 5 min walk
Afternoon
14:304Calle Jaen ↗1 hGo early
Colonial cobbled street lined with small museums and cafes
- Several museums share one ticket
- Best in daylight
↓ 12 min walk
15:455Mirador Killi Killi ↗1 hSunset · At night
Hilltop viewpoint with views of the city and Illimani
- Go at sunset or night
- Use a taxi at night
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
La Paz tips
Transportation
- Ride Mi Teleferico: La Paz's cable car network links the city centre with El Alto and the Zona Sur, with spectacular views on the way.
- Use radio taxis: call or book a radio taxi rather than hailing unmarked cars, especially at night.
- Try the minibuses: crowded minibuses with shouted destinations are cheap; ask the driver to tell you where to get off.
Local Hacks
- Drink coca tea: mate de coca is widely offered and many travellers find it helps with altitude.
- Visit Valle de la Luna: the eroded clay formations just outside the city make an easy half-day trip.
- Go to El Alto on market days: the huge Feria 16 de Julio market sells almost everything; go with care and few valuables.
Saving
- Eat almuerzo: set lunches with soup and a main course at local eateries and markets are filling and very cheap.
- Ride the teleferico for views: a cable car ride gives you city panoramas for far less than a tour.
- Shop at markets: the Mercado Rodriguez and other markets offer fresh fruit, snacks and juices at local prices.
Security
- Beware of fake police: people posing as police or tourists may ask to check your passport or money; refuse and walk to a public place.
- Take altitude seriously: La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world, so rest, drink water and go easy on alcohol at first.
- Watch for distraction tricks: someone spilling something on you or dropping money can be a setup for theft, so keep moving.
Cultural
- Visit the Witches' Market: stalls on Calle Linares sell traditional remedies and offerings to Pachamama; ask before taking photos.
- Try saltenas: these juicy baked pastries are a mid-morning favourite; eat them carefully to avoid spilling the filling.
- See cholita wrestling: the wrestling shows in El Alto featuring women in traditional dress are a colourful local spectacle.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack warm layers: days can be sunny and mild but nights are cold year round, so bring a fleece and jacket.
- Protect from strong sun: the high-altitude sun is intense, so wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
- Plan around the rainy season: December to March brings afternoon rain; May to September is drier and colder.
Planned with MapVivid. Opening hours change, so check each place before you go. This day, with the map: mapvivid.com/la-paz/itineraries/mercado-de-las-brujas-and-around
Day 1 of 19:30–16:455 stops
Mercado de las Brujas and around
A walking day around Mercado de las Brujas, Museo Nacional de Etnografia y Folklore MUSEF and Plaza Murillo, with a lunch break nearby and Mirador Killi Killi to end the day.
Opens Google Maps with every stop of the day, ready to save to your own list.
Morning
109:30 · 1 hWitches Market selling herbs, amulets and llama fetuses
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Ask before taking photos
- Bargain politely
📷 Photos
6 min walk
210:30 · 1 h 30 minTextiles, masks and folk traditions of Bolivia
- Must know: Closed Mondays
2 tips
- Excellent mask collection
- Allow 1.5 hours
📷 Photos
4 min walk
312:15 · 1 hHistoric main square with the cathedral and government palace
3 tips
- Expect pigeons and flag ceremonies
- Avoid demonstrations on the square
- Altitude is 3600 m so walk slowly
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:15
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps5 min walk
Afternoon
414:30 · 1 hColonial cobbled street lined with small museums and cafes
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Several museums share one ticket
- Best in daylight
📷 Photos
12 min walk
515:45 · 1 hHilltop viewpoint with views of the city and Illimani
- Tip: Sunset
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Go at sunset or night
- Use a taxi at night
- Bring a jacket
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.