La Paz - Culture

With 3.600m La Paz is the highest city of the world. The city of La Paz is best "walked" to appreciate the changes that have occurred in the establishment of the city. There have been, historically, three 'city centers' and the influence of each, helps you appreciate what we see today. Again a guide makes these areas come alive. Jaen Street is reminiscent of colonial Spain, with the winding narrow cobbled street and the courtyards to former grand residences. It retains its colourful vibrancy. There are some interesting museums to visit: Murillo House Museum with carved furniture, colonial paintings, coins and silver.

Museo de Oro (Gold Museum) A small, but vital collection showing objects from pre-Columbian era.
Replica of the Tiahuanacu semi-underground temple, which is situated opposite the Hernando Siles football stadium.
In the centre of the temple is the "Pachamama", which is 7.3m in height and weighs 16 tons. If time does not allow you a visit to Tiahuanacu, which needs at least a half day, this can at least provide an indicator to the wonders that exist there. But we thought it well worth a visit. The folk shows (peρas) provide good entertainment with lively music , singing and dancing

The Cathedrals and churches are historically and culturally very diverse and are really a very integral part of the culture and need to be visited to gain an understanding of the people and their city. The origins date from the 16th century and you find European and Indian symbolism intertwined. San Francisco Church and Convent was founded in 1549.