What to do in Nor Yungas Province

Discover Aymara medicine and witchcraft at the lively Mercado de Hechicería, also known as the Mercado de las Brujas (Witches’ Market). Browse eclectic market stalls to find an array of herbal medicines, amulets, and handmade crafts and clothing from the Andes Mountains.

The Valle de la Luna is an unusual geological terrain comprising clay spires and troughs. Erosion has worn down a mountain, creating a colorful and moon-like topography. Admire the reds, violets and browns of this fascinating landscape just outside of La Paz.

The La Paz Cathedral (Catedral Nuestra Señora de La Paz), also known as Cathedral Murillo, is the central building in the Plaza Murillo. With neoclassical 19th-century architecture, stained-glass windows with images of former presidents and the tomb of a former Bolivian president, this cathedral pays tribute to a number of events in Bolivia's past.

Relax in the Plaza Murillo, see some of La Paz’s most majestic architecture and discover the political history of the city. Since the colonial years, this square has been the centre of Bolivia's political life and it remains the central place for town activities. Named after Pedro Domingo Murillo, an important figure in the war of independence, the plaza is symbolic of Bolivia’s fight for independence.

Plaza San Francisco is one of the liveliest squares in La Paz, where people gather to watch street performers, magicians and comedians, buy handcrafted goods and taste fresh local delicacies.

The beating heart of Coroico is its Main Square. Wander beneath the tall, leafy trees or take a seat and meet some of the locals who congregate in the plaza. Enjoy a hearty Bolivian meal in the open air and step into a cool church in the buildings the surround the square.