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Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
(17) Reviews
La Paz
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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It is recommended to be acclimatized to the altitude
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A different and specialized tour for travelers who love history, politics, culture and who want to learn more about one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. During the tour, teaching materials are used and the guide recounts his own experience, as he is the nephew of a former president of Bolivia and descendant of political persecution during military dictatorships.
During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society.
Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the m...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guidance
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Monumento a Pedro Domingo Murillo
Main monument of the square, The guide will be wearing a black hat.
Return
Avenida 16 de Julio
The tour ends outside the Hotel where Ernesto "Che" Guevara stayed.
Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
(17) Reviews
La Paz
About
A different and specialized tour for travelers who love history, politics, culture and who want to learn more about one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. During the tour, teaching materials are used and the guide recounts his own experience, as he is the nephew of a former president of Bolivia and descendant of political persecution during military dictatorships.
During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society.
Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the m...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guidance
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Monumento a Pedro Domingo Murillo
Main monument of the square, The guide will be wearing a black hat.
Return
Avenida 16 de Julio
The tour ends outside the Hotel where Ernesto "Che" Guevara stayed.
Itinerary
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Plaza Murillo
We begin the tour, where the Government and Parliament palaces are located. Where we will learn a lot about the turbulent history and political aspects of Bolivia, from the colonial era when La Paz belonged to the Spanish Empire to the present.
Did you know that the Government Palace of Bolivia was burned by the local population? Learn more by joining this tour!
45 minutes
2
Plaza Murillo
Now we visit the Chaco War Memorial, the last war fought by Bolivia, during this visit we observed weapons, uniforms, photographs, medals, and other objects that were used during this war.
Did you know that Bolivia is the Latin American country that has had the most international wars?
(The income is a voluntary contribution to the Memorial staff)
20 minutes
3
The Witches Market
We visit the iconic Witches' Street where we can take photographs with the murals and umbrellas of this tourist street.
During the visit to this destination we learn about the influence, idiosyncrasies and beliefs of the predominant indigenous peoples of the Andean region of Bolivia, we also learn more about all the indigenous nations of Bolivia.
Did you know that Bolivia is considered one of the most diverse countries in cultural and environmental aspects?
30 minutes
4
San Pedro Prison
In Bolivia we are crazy, now we visit (from the outside) one of the most dangerous prisons in Latin America. (Yes, the prison is located in the middle of the city. In this destination we learn about many problems that plague modern Bolivian society, as well as out-of-context stories that happened in this prison.
15 minutes
5
Avenida 16 de Julio
We conclude the tour by observing the Copacabana Hotel, where Ernesto "Che" Guevara stayed when he arrived in Bolivia in 1967. During this visit, we learn about his actions in Bolivia, the establishment of a guerrilla in eastern Bolivia and the influence of different political currents in current Bolivian politics and society.
10 minutes
6
Avenida 16 de Julio
We visited the memorial to the martyrs of democracy, we visited the outside of the place where, during the time of dictatorships, one of the worst crimes was committed. During this visit, we will learn more about the history of Bolivia during the 20th century, especially about the era of dictatorships that deeply marked the Bolivian population.
Did you know that during the time of dictatorships, Bolivia was the country with the highest number of presidents in just one day worldwide? learn more by joining this tour.
