Location: La Paz
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Sitting in a valley in the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the city that touches the clouds. The de facto capital of Bolivia, and sitting between 3300 and 4100 meters above sea level, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world. Rich with 19th century churches, museums of artifacts from the pre-Conquest era, precarious overlooks, and colorful markets, La Paz is truly unique. The Witches’ Market, in the center of the city, sells charms and potions for Aymara rituals, as well as souvenirs.
Restaurants in La Paz
1. Artesania Sorata
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Artesania Sorata is a Fair Trade Bolivian pioneer enterprise producing alpaca/sheep's wool knitwear. For over 30 years they have been creating high quality knitwear and original textile art inspired by their daily lives and Aymara culture; creating a bond between traditions, culture and mother earth. Everything is made by hand, using natural dyes. The income generated enables artisans to provide a more nourishing diet for their families, better health care and greater educational opportunities.
2. Mistura - Manifestacion Creativa
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5.0 based on 79 reviews
Mistura is a concept store dedicated to showcasing Bolivia's essence and original design through a variety of products ranging from fashion items to jewelry, art, books, and gourmet food. All our products use Bolivian materials and are made by selected Bolivian craftsmen, designers, and artists, which translates directly into a refined finishing. Mistura's mission is to offer the public unique quality products with a clear Bolivian mark.
3. Unique
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Hats Baby alpaca, Baby and Silk and alpaca accesories, sweaters for women and men Bolivianitas and handmade silver earrings
Reviewed By janjaf2015 - Baku, Azerbaijan
This little shop is hidden among the souvenir shops (in Galeria El Pueblito). Alpaca knitwear is handmade, very stylish and elegant and the prices are afordable. They also sell jewllery and beautiful hats. The owner is very helpful and also gave us information which other shops selling alpaca products are to be trusted. If you are searching for alpaca products, this is a place to go.
4. Green Hands
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Green Hands Bolivia es un proyecto de comercio solidario, inclusivo y exclusivo de artesanias con la identidad de comunidades de la Amazonia y Chaco de Bolivia (Ayoreodes, aChiquitanos, Guarayos, Weenhayek y Guaranies), cuyo principal interes es contribuir en su desarrollo social, economico y cultural, recuperando y valorando sus saberes ancestrales en la producion de su arte manual, con el uso de materiales naturales, tecnicas ancestrales, disenos y creaciones propias. Presentando asi a la demanda local, nacional y extranjera una alternativa interesante de productos como cesteria en hoja de palma real, bolsos, monederos y cinturones en algodon y fibra vegetal, joyeria en semillas, adornos de pared y otros tallados en maderas locales, joyeros, llaveros, abanicos, camisas, poleras y mucho mas... Estas manos maravillosas esperan por Usted!!!.
5. ComArt Tukuypaj
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By LaylaDarya - Toronto, Canada
The Store stands out in the Artisans street Linhares. It's beautiful pink Door reminds me of a doll house. The store has all handmade products of high quality baby alpaca and alpaca and filtro products. And the most amazing thing is that it's made by artisan women who work to support their families, each piece has a story and made with Love. Loved the products, I bought a poncho and 2 shawls. ????????❤ I recommend it if you want the real thing. Look around the store all the pictures on the walls and displays show how things were made. It's so interesting.
6. L.A.M The Authentic Bolivian
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
L.A.M has generations worth of experience in the production of alpaca related garments. We follow strict quality norms and are passionate about creating traditional Bolivian knitwear. Our family business has gained international prestige for our design, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our master artisans create and elaborate every exquisite L.A.M. piece by hand.
7. Ayni Bolivia
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Ayni Bolivia we are a fair trade organization that produce and sell high quality handicrafts and design from various regions of Bolivia. Over 200 artisan families develop our skills to create a wide variety of products: 100% alpaca sweaters and accessories for babies, children and adults; embroidered and woven bags; eco handicrafts; ceramic ornaments; native textile from Aymara communities; and craft jewelry. Open Mon-Sat 9:30 to 18:30.
8. Mercado Lanza
9. Salvaje
Design and Craft shop
10. Ajayo
Our products are energy supplement and natural food made from coca leaves. Specially developed for times of increased mental and physical exertion. In addition to providing the many properties of the coca leaf.
