Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
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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 most presidents in just one day worldwide and the country with the most international wars in Latin America?
If you want to learn firsthand more about everything historically happening in Bolivia and Latin America, this short, entertaining, interesting, different and informative tour is for you.
Itinerary
Plaza Murillo
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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!Plaza Murillo
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedNow 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)The Witches Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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?San Pedro Prison
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn 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.Avenida 16 de Julio
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.Avenida 16 de Julio
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.
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