Moon Valley Cable Cars and Cultural Insights Tour
Description
Get ready to uncover the secrets and stunning highlights of La Paz, start from VALLEY OF THE MOON where you'll be mesmerized by the surreal rock formations—don't forget your sunscreen and hats as you explore this stunning landscape! Next, ascend to the skies on the iconic CABLE CARS, a unique transportation marvel that offers breathtaking vistas of La Paz and the towering the mountains. As we return to La Paz, prepare for an immersive stroll through the city’s vibrant history. Wander along JAEN STREET, known for its colorful colonial architecture and rich cultural heritage. Marvel at the grandeur of PLAZA MURILLO the political heart of Bolivia, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH a stunning example of Moorish influence in Bolivian architecture. Finally, we’ll weave our way through the enchanting WITCHES MARKET a sensory overload of colors, scents, and traditions. Here, you’ll learn about indigenous rituals and perhaps find a unique souvenir to take home.
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Itinerary
Away from the tumults of La Paz’s urban life, the valley of the moon is not a real valley, but a whole of strange geological formations, fairies, or snakes’ chimneys, leading to special shapes.
The La Paz Cable Car in Bolivia is the world’s first example of cable cars being used as a primary transport network rather than connecting to a more extensive network of subways or trains. You will visit 5 different lines of the cable car with the best bird fly views and lots of information.
Near the Orange, Cable car station is Jaen street, one of the best-preserved colonial streets in La Paz. While walking through you can look back in time on how the buildings of La Paz once were. Within the street, the visitor will find some of the most important museums of the city.
La Paz’s Plaza Murillo is a pigeon-filled public square steeped in history, conquest, conflict, and tragedy. Surrounded by imposing buildings such as the Presidential Palace, the La Paz Cathedral, and the National Congress of Bolivia.
Built between the 16th and 18th centuries, and the first catholic cathedral of La Paz, this is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It’s conveniently located on Sagárnaga Street, close to a host of tourist hotspots, so you have no excuse. You'll be able to visit the church and get a lot of explanation.
Located in Linares St. between Sagarnaga and Santa Cruz, it’s impossible to miss the Witches’ Market of La Paz, Bolivia, which is found right in a lively tourist area. Dozens of vendors line the streets to sell a number of strange and fascinating products and the raw ingredients used in rituals to call on the spirits that populate the Aymara world.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Be at least 5 minutes before in the hotel lobby , important to take sunscreen, a hat, or a cap, (if the pick-up is from the airport, let us know at least two hours before and coordinate)
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(14)
My guide Daniel was the best. He was very knowledgeable of every part of the city and any attraction. Valley of the moon was stunning could not have asked for a better tour guide. He always offered to take pictures since I was alone and was really nice! Learned so much about la paz, el alto and bolivia in general!
Juan was very knowledgeable and went on our pace. The moon valley is very unique and in the witches street he explained to us a lot about the indigenous culture.
This was a very good introduction to La Paz. Our guide Santiago was very good and highly recommend. He was very informative with very good English and we were able to build a rapport that added to the experience.
The guide was nice but either he didn't know much or it was a language problem. The tour was long for the info and the sites we have seen. I was disappointed as I didn't learn much from this tour.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I was sorry to read that the tour did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is well-received and something we will evaluate closely.
Our guide, Santiago, was very knowledgeable and engaged throughout the experience - and he ensured the seats we got for the cholita wrestling show in the evening were in the front, giving us the best experience possible! The tour operator was also very accommodating, allowing us to modify the trip to our needs and arrival times. Overall, a true highlight of our journey to Bolivia and would definitely recommend to everyone.
We had a wonderful experience with Juan as our guide in La Paz. He took us to the impressive Moon Valley, to Calle Jaen, the witches market and on the city’s cable car routes, sharing many fascinating insights about Bolivia’s history, culture, and daily life in a clear and engaging way. He was always kind, attentive, and ready to answer our questions, making the tour truly enjoyable. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting La Paz!
Great tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Brilliant way to see the city in less than a day!
Juan was a friendly, engaging and enthusiastic tour guide who spoke brilliant English. We had a fantastic time visiting Moon Valley and riding on the cable cars, with Juan sharing lots of interesting stories about life in La Paz. He even took us up Killi Killi mirador as an additional part of the tour. Doing this tour with a guide is incredibly valuable in order to get more of an understanding of the surrounding communities. We couldn’t recommend Juan enough!
The tour guide was very knowledgeable on the area and history of Bolivia. He was very attentive as well, a very nice tour guide. It was a great experience to see the city from the top of the "Teleferico", a must do in this city. One area to improve is the drop off location. The tour included pick up at hotel , but not the drop off. Trying to find a safe taxi in La Paz is complicated and risky. I suggest to include drop off to hotel, rather than living stranded the tourist in the hectic city center.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the guide knowledgeable and attentive. It's wonderful that you had a great experience on the "Teleferico" and appreciated the views of the city. We want to highlight that La Paz is indeed a very safe city, especially as it is quite tourist-friendly. We do our best to assist tourists in finding safe transportation options, whether it be taxis or Uber, to ensure their return to the hotel. We appreciate your feedback about the drop-off location. Your suggestion to include hotel drop-off is valuable, and we will certainly take it into consideration to improve our services. Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to see you back in La Paz soon!
Valery was my guide she was excellent. Picked me up from my hotel. Only one other person in my group. Valery spoke perfect English was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her country and was great fun. The driver took us to Moon Valley and drove safely through the busy traffic. He dropped us at the cable car station and we completed the rest of the tour with Valery. I only had a short amount of time so this was perfect for a general overview and would equally help anyone new to the city to give ideas where to go exploring. Excellent value for money. Well organised and good communication from the office and particularly the guide Valery.
