Private La Paz Tour: Explore Aymara Culture at Coca Museum, Cable Cars & Valley of the Moon
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La Paz
Immerse yourself in Aymara culture on a private tour of La Paz. Visit the Coca Museum, explore Plaza Murillo, ride cable cars, and discover the mystical Valley of the Moon.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Museo de Coca - We will visit the coca museum, where I will explain from an Aymara perspective the history, religion and culture of our sacred coca leaf. I will also explain rituals with the coca leaf, symbolism and much more.
- Plaza Murillo - We will go to Plaza Murillo where the government palace is located. In this historic place we will immerse ourselves in the history of Bolivia and La Paz.
- Estación Teleférico Prado Línea Celeste - We will be able to see the wonderful city of La Paz with the help of the light blue and green teleféricos.
- Valley of the Moon - In this magical place we will learn about the Aymara religion and culture and the importance of the mountains. If you wish, we can also do a small Aymara ritual to receive all the blessings of the sun.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
Accompany me on this extraordinary journey led by an indigenous Aymara pollera woman from Bolivia. This tour is distinctive as it provides a unique in-depth look into Aymara history, culture, and spiritual beliefs. We’ll explore significant locations in La Paz, including the Coca Museum, Plaza Murillo, and spectacular cable car rides, concluding our trip in the enchanting Valley of the Moon. Whilst in the Valley of the Moon, we’ll delve into the symbolic significance and importance of mountains to Bolivia’s indigenous inhabitants.
Location
Gastón Velasco Square
We meet in the middle of the square, on the chairs in the square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Mary_n
Jan 19, 2024
Amazing culture tour - Wonderful experience! Learnt a lot about the culture and history. Aracely is a really nice, kind, well organized and informative guide, she and her friend even perform the traditional dance and music performance for us at the end of the tour. I would totally recommend her tour!
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Jamie_l
Oct 27, 2023
A wonderful experience - What a fantastic trip, book this tour!!! Aracely is a wonderful guide who loves to tell you amazing stories about her city and indigenous culture of which she is very knowledgeable. Everything from the cable car journey, coca museum and stunning moon valley was incredible. I especially enjoyed learning about the indigenous Bolivian spiritual practice and history of the area. Aracely’s tour is a hidden gem.
¡Qué viaje tan fantástico, reserva este tour! Aracely es una guía maravillosa a la que le encanta contarte historias increíbles sobre su ciudad y la cultura indígena de la cual conoce mucho. Todo, desde el viaje en teleférico, el museo de la coca y el impresionante valle de la luna, fue increíble. Disfruté especialmente aprendiendo sobre la práctica espiritual indígena boliviana y la historia de la zona. La gira de Aracely es una joya escondida.
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