The Tourist Attractions in La Paz is one of the most important means by which you can enjoy yourself. In fact there is no dearth the large number of things to, stay at the fabulous hotels and also enjoy the gastronomical delights of the place. There are a large variety of Tourist Attractions in La Paz and all of these contribute to have a grand holiday.
La Paz has three distinct regions- a highland plain (El Altiplano), valley and the subtropical zone (Yungas). It is a cosmopolitan city and because it multiethnic and multicultural it is all the more fascinating.
There are numerous Tourist Attractions in La Paz and these ranges from churches, museums and open air markets. You can get to see the colonial architecture that is beautifully preserved in buildings like the church of San Francisco, and in the many buildings that are there on Jaen Street. You can also see the museum that is the home of Pedro Murillo, the Gold Museum that has numerous gold items from the pre-Columbian cultures.
Do not miss the Art Museum and Tambo Quirquincho, which has been recently remodeled and these are fine examples of colonial architecture. Do not miss the Tambo Quirquincho because it has a very important national art collection. There is also the Tiwanacu Museum. This is the cradle of the American culture and in the Ethnography and Folklore Museum you will find some very fine ethnic exhibits.
Tourist Attractions in La Paz includes the indigenous markets as well. You can buy curios that are sold by the Yatiris Aymara and carry these back as souvenirs.
There are some exotic places of natural beauty too that you should not miss. Visit the Los Yungas, in La Paz, the beautiful and spectacular Tikikaka, the Sun and Moon Islands. Also visit the impressive Tiwanaku ruins.
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