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Iglesia de San Francisco

People congregate in the plaza in front of this imposing church, a mixture of Spanish and mestizo architecture. Construction began in 1549 but it was only finished in the mid-18th century, the architecture emphasising natural forms. On Saturday mornings it is often possible to...  see full details

The Witches’ Market (Mercado de Brujas)

Situated in a maze of narrow alleyways is one of the more bizarre markets in the world. An unusual collection of merchandise is sold here, from herbs and remedies used in Aymara traditions to potions, charms, and dried llama foetuses. Stretching up and...  see full details

Museo de Coca (Coca Museum)

This is a relatively new museum that describes the place of coca in the traditions and culture of the Bolivians. From as far back as they can remember, coca has been a part of their culture and has a place in legendary history...  see full details

Yungas Road

Not an attraction for the faint of heart, the dangerous Yungas Road, which has been dubbed the 'El Camino de la Muerte' (Road of Death), stretches between La Paz and Coroico in Bolivia and is estimated to claim the lives of approximately 200...  see full details

La Paz Golf Club

Founded in 1912 by British railway workers, the La Paz Golf Club members built a 9-hole course in a suburb of the city El Alto, but the course has long since moved to the nearby Mallasilla area of La Paz. Laid out at...  see full details