La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, didn't deserve 5 nights stay, but I was waiting for Carnival in Oruro, and I wanted to be sure to re-aclimatise before Carnival. (La Paz and Oruro are at high altitude).
I did make a day trip out to Tiahuanaco, and important Pre-Inca site, but I think it wasn't so much worth the effort.
La Paz, Bolivia's Capital, is at 3,636m above sea level.
I went to the Cholita wrestling. It's all pretend and mildly entertaining. The main focus is traditionally dressed women, in skirts, fighting men and other women.
Tiahuanaco, pre-Inca site.
In the Witches market of La Paz you can buy dried Llama fetus's to offer to Pachumama (basically mother earth). I bought an Alpaca Sweater instead.... it cost $45! Bargain. (This time it's a real one).
Notes
Accommoation: Adventure Brew too hostel. $7.50 per night in 8 bed dorm, pancake breakfast included. *** ok.
Santa Cruz to La Paz.... I flew! I couldn't bare the idea of a long bus ride with possible delays due to flooding, so I taxi'd to the airport and got a flight at the last minute $120. 1 hour. (16-36 hours by bus).
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