La Paz was founded on October 20, 1548, by the Spaniard Alonso de Mendoza, who had been sent by the Viceroy Pedro de la Gasca. With the name Our Lady of Peace (Nuestra Señora de la Paz), the City of La Paz is located in the north-west of Bolivia, with an area of 133,985 square kilometers. It is the seat of government and the capital of the department of the same name. It lies 3640 meters above sea level and has a population of 793, 293. (Census 2001 INE)
Program
TBPT 001: CITY TOUR 1/2 DAY
Schedule: Mornings or afternoons Duration: 3½ hours. Places visited:
On our tour you will be able to appreciate the cultural, historical, architectural and natural richness of the city. We visit Plaza Murillo, the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the Church of San Francisco, the vantage point of Quilli Quilli, the Museum of Gold or of Customs, the Witches’ Market and the Valley of the Moon.
Included: Bilingual guide, private transportation, entry to the museum and to the Valley of the Moon.
TBPT 002:
City Tour Night with Show
La Paz - Valley of the Moon
Schedule: From 18:00 to 22:00 Hrs Places visited:
We visit the Church of San Francisco, the Witches’ Market, the vantage point of Quilli Quilli, Plaza Murillo and afterwards a dinner show with folkloric music. (Show is 2 hours.)
Included: Tourist bus, bilingual guide, entry to the dinner show (main course, salad buffet, a glass of a typical beverage.