Experience the captivating mix of old and new in the city of El Alto in the company of a local guide on this walking tour that explores the cholets and cable car system.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at the incredible uniquely Andean architecture
- Enter a cholet and see how the designs continue on the inside
- Ride on a traditional cable car
- Get off the beaten track in an area unknown to tourists
Full description
Explore the colorful and exuberant architecture of El Alto as you admire the neighborhood's luxurious mansions, also known as cholets, on this daily half-day Andean architecture tour.
Discover a fascinating mix of ancient Andean civilization and colorful modern textiles through the kitsch designs of the cholets. Learn more about the bourgeois residents who show their wealth through building these vibrant, futuristic mansions and throwing luxurious parties in them.
In the company of a local guide, travel up through the city in a cable car which will allow you to see several different areas of El Alto. You will also have the opportunity to enter one of these cholets and see the vibrant designs throughout its interior. On this tour you will discover not only the breathtaking architecture of the cholets, but also the culture and traditions which they represent.
Includes
- Transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Local snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet your guide inside Higher Ground Restaurant Cafe (Calle Tarija). Your guide will be wearing a red cap.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- This is a walking tour at high altitude, take your time and advise the guide if you need to rest
- The weather in La Paz is extremely changeable, a rainjacket is recommended