This museum documents the history of the coca plant, largely in Bolivia, from ancient times through to the present day. The displays are mainly pictorial, with many photographs depicting activities
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This small museum is dedicated to the Bolivian revolution of 1952. There are pictures from pre-revolution Bolivia and the Chaco War and a detailed description of the political events that led up to
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Just up from Plaza San Francisco, on Calle Evaristo Valle, is the Museo Tambo Quirquincho. This beautifully restored 18th century building is a former tambo, which served as both lodging house and
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The Museo Nacional de Arte is housed in a former 18th century palace, the Palacio de Los Condes de Arana. The baroque style building consists of three floors with arched balconies made of pink
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For cultural entertainment, try one of La Paz’s peñas. These offer a show of folkloric dancing, live music and dinner, starting in the early evening and sometimes continuing on to well past
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La Paz has a number of cinemas, showing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to Latin America cinema and art house films. As well as the cine in the centre of town, there is also a new cinema
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La Paz’s newest cinema is a multiplex, with lots of screens, including a 3D room. Opened in late 2009, the top part of the building is still unfinished, but this hasn’t stopped them showing
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Luxuriously decorated apartments sit overlooking La Paz and snowcapped mountains; children run in the courtyard; the Coca-Cola-sponsored soccer team plays a lively game; diners enjoy a leisurely
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They may not be a regular fixture at the world cup, but like most South America countries, Bolivia is loco about football. International fixtures, and matches with local teams Bolívar and Strongest,
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A great little private museum found in the residential zone of Miraflores, El Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos exhibits weavings and textiles from across the Andean region. There are eight well
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The Museo Nacional de Arqueologiá displays artifacts from the Tiwanaku and other pre-Columbian cultures. There’s a description of the process of ceramic making alongside pieces from the Tiwanaku
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This pleasant little hostal has everything a tired traveler might need. Warm showers, clean, comfortable beds, cable TV, lounging areas, a nice breakfast buffet to get the day started right, friendly
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Hotel
Rosario, Calle Sagárnaga and San Pedro, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
Just a few steps down from the Prado, next to the Europa Hotel, you’ll find this cracker of a guesthouse. Situated above the restaurant of the same name, El Consulado provides five immaculately
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Nuestra Señora de La Paz (our Lady of Peace) was founded in 1548 by Spanish conquistadors and treasure seekers high in the mountains on the site of an Aymara village. The town was strategically
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An immaculately clean mid-range digs; Hotel Diamante Azul provides 40 rooms over five floors just a few steps from the buzzing thoroughfare of Calle Illampu, close to the heart of the tourist
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Hotel
Rosario, Calle Sagárnaga and San Pedro, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
A small but super trendy lobby greats you as you enter Hotel LP Columbus. Situated near to the stadium in the residential district of Miraflores, it’s not at the centre of the tourist district
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Hotel
Miraflores, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
The super professional Camino Real Suites can be found in the south zone of the city and provide 70 suites, from junior to royal, inside a chic spherical, glass building. The service here is top
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If you want to stay in a comfortable hotel used by Bolivians, which is well away from the tourist drag, then Hotel Castellon could be your place. They have 20 super fun rooms which come packed
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Hotel
Miraflores, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
The entry hall decked out with modern décor and furniture gives a good idea of what’s to come at Casa Grande. The hotel contains 36 suites that come complete with comfy beds, kitchenette, small
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Situated about 12 kilometers south of (and 400 meters lower than) the city centre in the small settlement of Mallasa, Hotel Oberland offers rooms and apartments with a Swiss cabaña feel,
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Just a few steps from the bus terminal, Hostal Tambo de Oro offers clean, basic rooms with shared or private bathroom. All rooms come with cable TV and gas-heated hot water and some of great views
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One of the best places to try a wide variety of organic coffee drinks or eat a sandwich or other meals. It is a great place to go if you’re looking a place to relax while tasting the best coffee of
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Restaurant
Sopocachi and San Jorge, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
This La Paz institution has three sites on the Prado – a two-floor restaurant and two pizzerias. The retro style restaurant, which conjures up images of a 50s style American diner, has film
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The place to go for Moroccan food in La Paz, Marrakech serves lunch and dinner in a cosy restaurant not far from the main tourist drag. There’s cous-cous with meat or vegetables, Moroccan brochets,
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Restaurant
Rosario, Calle Sagárnaga and San Pedro, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz’s most popular middle-eastern cuisine can be found at Yussef, a small Lebanese owned restaurant overlooking La Paz’s main tourist street. The similar eatery serves authentic meat and
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Restaurant
Rosario, Calle Sagárnaga and San Pedro, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
The Colonial Pot offers good-value lunch and dinner set-menus. The three course meals come with a wide choice of dishes, including eight soup options, 15 main meals (with a few veggie choices) and a
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Restaurant
Rosario, Calle Sagárnaga and San Pedro, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
The popular Ángelo Colonial is an eccentric mix of antiques and trinkets, with walls covered in padlocks, clocks, mirrors, gold frames, swords, cooking pots and just about anything else you can
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Restaurant
Rosario, Calle Sagárnaga and San Pedro, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
Stepping inside Quebecoise Fine Cuisine, you get the feeling of being inside a restaurant in the European countryside. This eatery is, in fact, Canadian, and has an extensive menu of chicken and
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Restaurant
Sopocachi and San Jorge, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with a twist, Pronto Dalicatessen gets rave reviews from its clientele. Found on a small street parallel to Avenida 20 de Octubre, this Dali themed restaurant’s
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Restaurant
Sopocachi and San Jorge, La Paz Neighborhoods, La Paz, Bolivia
Food and cerveza go hand in hand at Reineke Fuchs. Imported German beers are the specialty here with brands like Erdinger Weissbeir, Berliner Weisse alongside international brands like Guiness and
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Definitely one of the best restaurants in La Paz, Vienna provides excellent food in a sophisticated and inviting setting, right in the centre of the city. This Austrian owned eatery has an extensive
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Another American style eatery in the Zona Sur part of town, La Campana serves up trout, ribs and chicken wings fresh from the BBQ. There’s also a good range of pizzas including toppings like
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