[2025 La Paz Attraction] Travel Guide for Mercado de Las Brujas (Updated Mar)

#OverseasSeasonalPlaces Here's a one-day sightseeing plan for La Paz✨ You can basically travel to La Paz's tourist spots within walking distance🙆♀️ There are shared taxis, but they were full of locals so I didn't dare use them this time🚌💨 Also, walking uphill is quite tough due to altitude sickness, so if you're traveling with multiple people, I recommend using Uber, which is cheap!! ! We took Uber to the observation deck🚕La Paz has a lot of traffic and many congested roads, so it didn't save us time, but it was a lot easier👌 For lunch, we had typical Bolivian food and were very satisfied🤤The portions can be large, so it might be a good idea to share your meal!! ! After that, we walked around Jaen Street and the old town! Details will be written in the next Trip Moment✨

#OverseasSeasonalPlaces I stayed in La Paz for two days, which is a stopover on the way to the Uyuni Salt Flats. La Paz is famous for its high altitude, and the airport is at an altitude of 4,062m, which is higher than Mount Fuji. I headed to La Paz after getting prescribed medicine for altitude sickness in Japan. I didn't have any major symptoms, but I did feel numbness in my hands and feet and shortness of breath after walking a lot. I arrived in La Paz on an early morning flight, so I first took an Uber to the hotel in the city to leave my luggage. 🚕💨 The hotel I stayed at was Hotel Sagárnaga. 🏨 Although it said that the front desk was open 24 hours a day, it was so early in the morning that I was worried because the door was locked when I arrived at the hotel, but the Uber driver rang the intercom and I was able to enter the hotel safely. 🏨✨ Thanks to the kindness of the hotel, I was able to enter my room about 20 minutes after arriving! ! I was exhausted from the flight and the high altitude, so this was a great help😭 The hotel I stayed at was close to the main tourist sites in La Paz and very convenient, so I recommend it🙆♀️ 📍Location: Sagarnaga 326, La Paz, Bolivia

🏘️Hotel introduction: Atix Hotel combines modern design with local features. The unique architectural style complements the urban landscape of La Paz. The rooms are spacious and bright, with exquisite interiors, high-quality bedding, and modern smart devices, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable rest after a day of sightseeing. The hotel has several restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines, from traditional Bolivian delicacies to international flavors. In addition, there are facilities such as a gym and a spa to make your trip more enjoyable. 🚗Transportation guide: If you choose to arrive by plane, El Alto International Airport in La Paz is about a 15–20-minute drive from the hotel. You can book a transfer service on the hotel’s official website in advance, or take a regular taxi outside the airport to the hotel. The taxi fare is about 30–50 BOB. If you arrive in La Paz by long-distance bus, you can first go to the main bus station in the city and then take a taxi to the hotel. The city has convenient transportation, and taxis are a common way to get around. 🏕️Nearby attractions: -Mercado de Las Brujas: Just a few blocks from the hotel, it is a 10–15-minute walk away. It is full of mysterious atmosphere, with stalls full of various herbs, amulets, dried llama fetuses, and other special items. It is a great place to experience the local mysterious culture, and you can also buy unique souvenirs here. -Plaza Murillo: It is about a 10-minute taxi ride or a 20-minute public transportation ride from the hotel. It is the central square of La Paz, surrounded by important buildings such as the Presidential Palace and the Congress Building. Here, you can feel the political and historical atmosphere of Bolivia and see the local residents relaxing and entertaining. There are often various activities and performances in the square, which are very lively. 💰️Average cost: Hotel prices vary according to room type and season. In the off-season, the average price per night for a standard room is about CNY 300–500 per person, while in the peak season, it will rise to CNY 500–800 per person. In terms of dining, the average cost per meal in the hotel is CNY 100–200 per person, while the average cost per meal in nearby restaurants is CNY 50–100 per person. The cost of visiting attractions is relatively low, and there is no entrance fee for the Witches’ Market and Plaza Murillo. 💗Other tips: -La Paz is at a high altitude, about 3,600 meters. You may experience altitude sickness when you first arrive. It is recommended to prepare medicine for altitude sickness in advance and avoid strenuous exercise after arrival to allow your body to adapt slowly. -The official language is Spanish. If you are not fluent in English, you can download a translation app to facilitate communication. -In terms of currency, Bolivia uses the Boliviano, which can be exchanged at the airport or banks and exchange points in the city. Some hotels also provide exchange services, but the exchange rate may not be very favorable. Remember to prepare some small cash for shopping in markets and other places.

The witch market is a street in the capital of Bolivia, La Paz. Sanmao once described her interesting experience of buying trinkets in the witch market in her book 'Traveling through Thousands of Waters and Mountains'. Out of curiosity, we went straight to the witch market when we arrived in La Paz. Fortunately, we were not disappointed. The witch market has now declined, and most shops are selling more tourist souvenirs. Only a few shops still hang animal carcasses at the door, displaying various witchcraft tools, amulets, mascots, herbs, etc., with all kinds of strange effects. It is said that burying the dried carcass of a naturally aborted alpaca in the foundation of a house can pray for good luck; while dried frogs can seek wealth. In the witch market, you will also encounter witch doctors. They are easy to recognize, with black hats on their heads and coca bags on their chests, which are typical images of witch doctors. We don't understand Spanish and didn't go to find a witch doctor, but we also saw the process of local people asking questions. Magic is far away from us, but for Bolivians, choosing witchcraft tools is as casual as buying vegetables. The buyer and seller do not need too much language, it seems that everyone understands witchcraft. The interesting thing about the witch market is that the locals bring the magic in the legend into reality. They are here to find a panacea, to seek wealth, to seek love, and to seek immortality. Address: Mercado de las Brujas, La Paz, Bolivia It is recommended to take a car to the witch market first, and then walk downhill to the Church of St. Francis to avoid climbing uphill in high-altitude areas, which is too tiring!

Location: Bolivia Witch's Market, Mercado de las brujas The Witch's Market is a place that sells traditional Bolivian items. Cute alpacas, coin purses, traditional clothing, etc. Not dolls, but real baby llamas?! There is a superstition that burying a baby llama in the ground when building a house will get rid of bad luck. A baby llama that looks like a pig's head in Korea #HotPlace #ElegantTravel #LifeShotPlace