La Paz

La Paz is capital of Bolivia which is the highest capital city in the world sitting at about 13,400 feet 4100 meters. Overlooked by Mount Illimani, its both otherworldly and majestic. The capitals main attraction is the street life itself a bustling clash of European and Aymaran identities. This bustling metropolis provides top notch cuisine, from Indian to Middle Eastern to local, accommodations of all shapes, sizes, and prices, a rousing night life, and activities for everyone.

Visit the colonial palaces, churches and museums notably in Plaza Murillo, wander the cobbled, colourful streets of Calle Jaen which is one of the best preserved colonial streets in La Paz where people can look back in time on how the buildings of La Paz once were and within the street you will find some of the most important museums of the city. Venture into the indigenous area of Plaza San Francisco, with its impressive Church and sprawling witches market, and rummage through the Mercado de Buenos Aires where you can get anything and everything.

The main tourist drag is called Sagarnaga street where tourists come to buy typically Bolivian souvenirs that are sold here in abundance. Especially goods made of wool of llamas, alpacas, vicunas are in great demand. There is a big choice of silver jewelery, the more delicate work is, the more expensive it is. Tin handicrafts are very special, starting from lighters to magnificent dinner sets. Skillfully treated tin looks quite impressive and unlike silver it does not darken with time. You should also check out the local markets such as el mercado negro and de las brujas.