Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in La Paz, Bolivia

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 114 m
Descend 124 m

Experience La Paz in Bolivia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in La PazIndividual Sights in La Paz

Sight 1: Mirador Killi Killi

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The Mirador de Killi is a viewpoint park located northwest of the city of La Paz, Bolivia. The name comes from the local name of the falco sparverius falcon, a bird of prey that inhabits the area.

Wikipedia: Mirador de Killi Killi (ES)

968 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 2: Plaza Murillo

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The Plaza Murillo is the central plaza of the city of La Paz and the open space most connected to the political life of Bolivia. Prominent buildings on the plaza include the Presidential Palace, National Congress of Bolivia, and the Cathedral of La Paz. It is located in the old town, or Casco Viejo, of the city and is surrounded by Socabaya Street to the west, Ayacucho Street to the east, Comercio Street to the south, and a continuation of Ingavi and Ballivan Streets to the north.

Wikipedia: Plaza Murillo (EN)

3 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 3: Pedro Domingo Murillo

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Pedro Domingo Murillo

Pedro Domingo Murillo was a patriot of Upper Peru who played a key role in Bolivia's independence.

Wikipedia: Pedro Domingo Murillo (EN)

144 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Catedral Metropolitana

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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz is a minor basilica located in the Plaza Murillo of the city of La Paz. In Bolivia. It was built in 1835 with a neoclassical style architecture with some baroque elements. It has an interior distributed in 5 naves. The architect Antonio Camponovo participated in its construction and design.

Wikipedia: Catedral basílica de Nuestra Señora de La Paz (La Paz, Bolivia) (ES)

514 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Basílica de San Francisco

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The Basilica of San Francisco in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, is a Catholic church under the advocation of Francis of Assisi. It is located in the center of the city, in the square that bears its name, Plaza San Francisco.

Wikipedia: Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz (EN)

689 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 6: Plaza Vicenta Juaristi Eguino

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Vicenta Juaristi Eguino (1780-1857) was a Bolivian heroine. Together with Úrsula Goyzueta and Simona Manzaneda, she is counted as one of the three heroines of the Bolivian War of Independence.

Wikipedia: Vicenta Juaristi Eguino (EN)

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