Snack on Bolivian favorites like cuñapé (a cheesy yuca bread), humitas (a steamed corn pie) and masacos (plantains or yucca mashed with meat or cheese) at this always-busy cafe. All of the ingredients are organic and come from within the country.
Los Qñapés
La Paz
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The city’s most unusual market lies along Calles Jiménez and Linares between Sagárnaga and Av Mariscal Santa Cruz, amid lively tourist artesanías (stores…
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Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos
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Fans of Bolivia’s lovely traditional weaving consider this small textile museum a must-see. Examples of the country’s finest traditional textiles …
Museo de Etnografía y Folklore
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Nearby La Paz attractions
1. Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel
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The small plaza in front of this modern mountain-shaped church is a main meeting point for residents of the Zona Sur.
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This building was once home to Walter Solón Romero, one of the nation's most important and politically active artists. Known for his elaborate murals and…
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Bolivia's top contemporary artists showcase their work at this whimsical three-story gallery.
8. Museo Elsa Paredes de Salazar
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