La Paz Political Tour : History, Politics & Culture
Description
Gain a true understanding of Bolivia by exploring its unique political identity and rich social fabric, essential to grasping the reality of any place. Bolivia has consistently chosen its own path in Latin America: from nationalizing gas and lithium, to rewriting its Constitution with indigenous values at the center, to being the only country where McDonald’s went bankrupt. Guided by a native English speaking Bolivian expert, this experience offers a clear, engaging, and balanced look into Bolivia’s complex history, indigenous resurgence, and political evolution, past and present. The narrative remains thoughtful and nuanced, inviting you to form your own perspective rather than receiving one. And you won’t just hear about it, you’ll see it. The journey unfolds along a carefully designed route, including La Paz’s stunning cable car system, turning the city into storytelling in motion for curious minds who want depth, context, and connection, not just a tour.
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Itinerary
Information and sightseeing
Information
Learn about one of Bolivia's most important turning points
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
We had a fantastic experience on this political tour. Edson speaks excellent English and is very knowledgeable about Bolivia’s political history. We really enjoyed his explanations. He seemed very passionate about his country and gave a lot of context to places we would have not understood on our own. I think we left with a much better understanding of La Paz and Bolivia, but would like to go back to learn more:). We liked this tour so much that we went to his food tour the next day which was also amazing. Highly recommended for anyone interested in politics, history.
This tour was the last thing I did on my trip to Bolivia, and it really helped me understand the country, history and politics. I had heard bits and pieces of the history and culture, but Edson provided the complete picture. He is extremely knowledgeable and gave a clear picture of the politics and events that made Bolivia what it is today. He was very patient with my many questions, which led to interesting conversation. We met at the Plaza Murillo in the Centro area, and ended nearby at the Witches Market. The tour included a cable-car ride to the National Museum of Revolution. The tour was efficient but not hurried. I highly recommend!
Great tour of La Paz. This was a private tour and Edson catered it to my interests. I recommend it.
We had a wunderful experience with Edson. He showed us the best places around and had a broad knowledge about politics, history and daily live. We can recommend this tour to all who wants a quick introduction to LaPaz and Bolivia.
The city tour was excellent! Edson explained to us the history and politics of Bolivia very excitingly and vividly. The route was very well chosen and we saw both the main sights and hidden corners. We recommend the tour with Edson 100%, thank you for the exciting insight into your country!
Edson is knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Bolivia and La Paz’s history through important landmarks and the stories behind them. That helped us better understand the current protests as well. Really fascinating! Edson also showed us really good local food options. We only found out later he has a food tour, which we would have definitely signed up for!
You get to see La Paz’s major cemetery (Cementario General) - it is so big, it has street signs. You also get to go to Mirador Killi Killi. Plus you get an aerial tour of the city and its neighborhoods, and you finish off going through the Witches Market. Highly recommended. Please note, the aerial tramway is a working people’s mode of transportation.
We had a great tour with Edson. He gave us lots of local information. We really enjoyed this tour and would recommend to anyone. Thank you for a great morning.
