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Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
$30.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
A different and specialized tour for travelers who love history, politics, culture and who want to learn more about one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. During the tour, teaching materials are used and the guide recounts his own experience, as he is the nephew of a former president of Bolivia and descendant of political persecution during military dictatorships.
During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society.
Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the most presidents in just one day worldwide and the country with the most international wars in Latin America?
If you want to learn firsthand more about everything historically happening in Bolivia and Latin America, this short, entertaining, interesting, different and informative tour is for you.
During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society.
Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the most presidents in just one day worldwide and the country with the most international wars in Latin America?
If you want to learn firsthand more about everything historically happening in Bolivia and Latin America, this short, entertaining, interesting, different and informative tour is for you.
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Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Personal expenses
Meeting point
Main monument of the square, The guide will be wearing a black hat.
Return details
The tour ends outside the Hotel where Ernesto "Che" Guevara stayed.
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Plaza MurilloWe begin the tour, where the Government and Parliament palaces are located. Where we will learn a lot about the turbulent history and political aspects of Bolivia, from the colonial era when La Paz belonged to the Spanish Empire to the present. Did you know that the Government Palace of Bolivia was burned by the local population? Learn more by joining this tour!
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Plaza MurilloNow we visit the Chaco War Memorial, the last war fought by Bolivia, during this visit we observed weapons, uniforms, photographs, medals, and other objects that were used during this war. Did you know that Bolivia is the Latin American country that has had the most international wars? (The income is a voluntary contribution to the Memorial staff)
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We visit the iconic Witches' Street where we can take photographs with the murals and umbrellas of this tourist street. During the visit to this destination we learn about the influence, idiosyncrasies and beliefs of the predominant indigenous peoples of the Andean region of Bolivia, we also learn more about all the indigenous nations of Bolivia. Did you know that Bolivia is considered one of the most diverse countries in cultural and environmental aspects?
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In Bolivia we are crazy, now we visit (from the outside) one of the most dangerous prisons in Latin America. (Yes, the prison is located in the middle of the city. In this destination we learn about many problems that plague modern Bolivian society, as well as out-of-context stories that happened in this prison.
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We conclude the tour by observing the Copacabana Hotel, where Ernesto "Che" Guevara stayed when he arrived in Bolivia in 1967. During this visit, we learn about his actions in Bolivia, the establishment of a guerrilla in eastern Bolivia and the influence of different political currents in current Bolivian politics and society.
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We visited the memorial to the martyrs of democracy, we visited the outside of the place where, during the time of dictatorships, one of the worst crimes was committed. During this visit, we will learn more about the history of Bolivia during the 20th century, especially about the era of dictatorships that deeply marked the Bolivian population. Did you know that during the time of dictatorships, Bolivia was the country with the highest number of presidents in just one day worldwide? learn more by joining this tour.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia
$30.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!