El Alto Travel Guide

The home of Bolivia’s president, Congress and much of its most prized national art can be found around this central square.

Lucky frogs, godly mummified llama foetuses and roving witch doctors are all common at this specialty Aymara market.

Stained-glass windows depicting former Bolivian presidents as well as a presidential tomb grace this church in La Paz’s political centre.

Clamber around the spikes and trenches of this unusual topography and follow the circular paths for spectacular views of otherworldly scenery.

Political demonstrations, street performers, food vendors and La Paz’s indigenous population converge on this centrally located square.

This ancient church and its affiliated historical museum offer a glimpse into religious life from the city’s earliest days.