Cholet Tour: Explore Andean Architecture and Culture in El Alto
4.8
55 Ratings
La Paz
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Andean architecture and culture of El Alto on our half-day Cholet tour. Explore the colorful cholets, learn about their significance, and experience the rich traditions of Bolivia. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mi Teleferico - Ride several cable cars! The best way to get around La Paz and El Alto
  • El Alto - Explore the colorful streets of this growing city with a local guide.
What's Included
  • Complimentary snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the colorful and exuberant architecture of El Alto known as Cholets with us every day on our half-day Andean Architecture tour.
The jolting, captivating mix of old and new, tradition and modernity, is uniquely Bolivian, and what better way to visit the cholets than with a local guide who loves to share his/her culture, city, and home. On the tour we go up to El Alto using the teleferico (cable cars), from there we visit different parts of El Alto and see a wide array of Cholet architecture, even some in construction. We also have the opportunity to enter a cholet and see the vibrant designs throughout its’ interior. Your guide will not only show you the amazing buildings, but also explain the culture and tradition they display, bringing to life the cholets and the social landscape of Bolivia. Book now!

Location
Teleférico Morado
We meet at the doors of Michelline cafe, next to the ticket stand for the Purple Cable Car station in the center of the city. Look for your guide with a Red Cap.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David_h
Apr 13, 2024
A special experience. - I wanted to visit El Alto with a local guide and learn about the traditions and culture behind the cholets. I also wanted to ride the Teleférico. Max was a great guide and good company.
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Voyager447428
Mar 29, 2024
Super informative and interesting! - We really liked the tour, we learned a lot not only about the architecture but also about the worldview of the Aymaras. Denise made the tour a very pleasant and interesting time. Super recommended for anyone visiting Bolivia.
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Anjawhk
Mar 27, 2024
Great experience - It was very interesting to learn about the Cholets, the architecture and traditions and beliefs of the indigenous. Experiencing the public transport was great and I am glad I got to see El Alto with a guide. Rembert was a great guide! The tour took place even though I was only 1 participant.
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Moniquel588
Feb 21, 2024
Great tour - A great tour. Was interesting to learn about he cholet architecture and use and wonderful to see inside a cholet. Would recommend this tour for anyone interested in architecture
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435carolink
Feb 6, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour! Fantastic views, a lot of information and you see a cholet from inside. Cris is a very friendly and experienced guide, it was fun talking to him (he even speaks German). Thanks again!
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Ms2576
Jan 29, 2024
Multi experiences with Red Cap - City Tour with Max and Extended Tour + Cholets with Cristian... super interesting moments to get to know the center and other areas of the city and El Alto better! Lots of information, discoveries in a very nice atmosphere with the desire to share Bolivian and local culture! Thank you so much for the time you spent on each tour! So don’t hesitate to call on Red Cap and its guides!
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177dumal
Jan 29, 2024
Very cool - I love how authentic el alto is so really wanted to do a tour there. Max was our guide and he was sooo great. It was so cool seeing local places, taking the cable car, and bus and seeing the cholets. Max was super knowledgeable and friendly and we loved our tour with him. Highly recommend if you want to see an interesting area.
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Deshimusafeer
Jan 22, 2024
A not to miss Cholet tour - What a great trip! Every part of it, riding the cable cars, seeing the cholets; and observing El Alto, and its vast Sunday market from cable car were amazing. Our guide Chris gave a very good cultural explanation of El Alto. He made the tour informative and fun. His fluency in English was a great help. Highly recommend the tour.
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Calabazaway
Jan 9, 2024
We loved it and excellent guide - Cristian was an excellent guide, very pleasant and personable, both my family and friends were delighted. Also recommended to go with children, they enjoyed it a lot.
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Bocccy
Jan 7, 2024
Excellent cholet tour - Excellent experience with Cristian! A nice tour to discover andine architecture. Very professional guide
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