Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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!
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)
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?
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to be acclimatized to the altitude
Reviews(19)
We loved our tour with Shamira! She has a wealth of knowledge about Bolivia’s political and cultural landscape as a native of La Paz. The tour flew by as we walked around at a relaxed pace having great conversations. My favorite part was when she walked us through offerings and rituals done by Bolivians using goods found at the witches market. I would definitely recommend this tour - it was a highlight of our time in La Paz.
Very informative and we had a great guide which showed us around La Paz. We felt safe even during the protests
Dear Simon, thank you so much for your comment. We are more than happy to see that the tour was to your liking, your security and comfort are very important to us as well! Enjoy Bolivia and very welcome to Latam!
A very good overview of the political history of Peru. There were only two of us so we all could ask each other questions about our cultures which was fun!
Dear Betsy, thank you so much for your opinion. We need to see that you enjoyed the tour and that it was to your liking. Cheers from Bolivia :)
Nelson really knows his stuff. He took me through the whole political history of Bolivia from the 1800’s onwards. The assassinations the Coups the Wars, the US involvement and the communists. Moving on to the people, the unions and the effect of drugs
Thank you so much for your preference. We are more than happy that you enjoyed your tour and that you learned more about our country!
It was an informative tour and our guide Nelson was great. At the start of the tour my girlfriend was feeling very sick so we sat at a cafe and he bought some coca leaves for her to feel better. In the tour he explained a lot of history and current political issues in Bolivia, as well as answering any questions we had as we walked around the city.
Dear Spiro, Thanks for your review, and we are happy your partner is feeling well. Working with empathy is crucial for us! Safe travels!
Overall a very good tour. Our guide was friendly ans showed us around the centre on La Paz. The tour was also not too long which was ideal for us
Dear Kevyn, Thank you very much for your review, that is one of the main goals of our products, straight to the point of your interest and no waste of time during your journey. Efficiency! Safe travels!
We were notified by whatsaap of a change of schedule the day before but we were very busy with our trip and could not see it. They say they called us but we didn’t hear the call either, so at the time we had chosen there was no one. They also do not return the money from the tickets, that is; without receiving a reply they consider our tickets lost with the change of timetable. This is disrespect and abuse of the client. They look like Rayanair.
Dear Michel, Many thanks for your review, it's essential for us to read each one of them and improve our quality service for each one of our visitors. I am sorry for the inconvenience. However, when there is a problem, we proceed with the total refund, or we are flexible and we change the date according to our clients. I was searching for your name (Michel or Michels) in our reservation, and I couldn't find yours. Maybe you are trying to review another tour, not ours. If the case is that, this is the tour you couldn't do, let me know in order to solve this. We love to work fair. Thank you so much, Kevin Sanz-Guerrero
The fascinating and inspiring political history of Bolivia was one of the reasons we came to La Paz. And this was a definite highlight of our stay. Unlike a lot of tourist-aimed tours that just tick off a couple major moments, this was incredibly, dense, well-researched and really explored the whole history of the city and the country — from the revolutionary wars and independence movement, to the recent socialist governments and the turmoil of the last decade. Rodrigo wasn't just super friendly and entertaining but incredibly well-informed and able to answer any follow up questions you might have. A perfect tour for history and politics enthusiasts. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the review, that's the main goal of it, to show the real face and aspects of Bolivia! What we want to créate an eye-opening experience to our visitors! Thank you so much!
I had an amazing time with Kevin who makes you the expert in Bolivia’s political history. The tour was at ideal length with average walking. I also got great tips for the rest if my trip!
Dear Sirin, thank you very much for the tour. You're always welcome to Bolivia, and more than glad to help you in your journey in Bolivia! Safe travels!
Kevin did a wonderful job. He told us many interesting stories. He was also very kind to take my arm when we were on uneven sidewalks or stepping on and off of curbs.
Dear Marty, thank you so much for your preference and your comments. You are always welcome to Bolivia!
