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HOW TO TRAVEL FROM PUNO TO LA PAZ

Bus Tickets Peru offers several options for this trip:

Direct trip. The border crossing and immigration control are carried out in Desaguadero. From Puno to this border the trip takes between 3 and 4 hours. Then, from Desaguadero to La Paz the trip is without stops. The bus companies that offer this service are Tour Peru and Trans Titicaca.

Travel with a stopover. Another option is to make the trip with a stopover in Copacabana, a city located on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. The bus companies that carry out this route are Trans Titicaca, Vicuña Travel, Diana Tours, Huayruro Tours, Transzela

Tourist trip. There is also the option of descending in Copacabana and visiting the Isla del Sol, located two hours away by boat. You can choose to spend the night on the Island, enjoy a spectacular sunrise and a visit the ruins of the place. Then, you return to Copacabana and from there you can travel to La Paz.

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WHAT TO VISIT IN LA PAZ

Witches Market. Located in the center of La Paz behind the Basilica of San Francisco, this market is a must-see for travelers. Its cobbled streets and its great color and tradition make it a special walk. There you can find potions, powders, and charms that people use to perform rituals and bless their homes. There is also a wide range of clothing with local details, accessories, and souvenirs.
Valley of the moon. It is a spectacular geological formation product of the erosion of the mountains. Niel Amstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, named this place precisely because of its resemblance to the moon. It is located on the road to Mallasa, just 40 minutes from the center of La Paz.
Cablecar. The cable car is a novel, modern and also very practical transportation system that consists of 10 operating lines and connects various points within the city and between La Paz and El Alto. You can tour the entire city enjoying spectacular views.
Views. To appreciate the most beautiful views of La Paz, the best viewpoints are those of Pura Pura, Killi Killi and Laikakota, all located in the central area of ??the city.
Museums. You can learn about the history and culture of Bolivia in the many museums that exist in the city, with various exhibitions of pre-Columbian art and modern art. Some of the most interesting are:

MUSEF (National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore): contains an important archaeological collection, with textile pieces, masks, vessels and various metal and stone creations, among other attractions.
Tambo Quirquincho Museum: highlights its silver collection from the colonial period. You can also see old photographs of La Paz, masks and typical costumes.
Precious Metals Museum (also known as the Gold Museum): this museum preserves an impressive collection of pre-Columbian jewelry and ceramics.

Restaurants. If you want to try typical food, you can find countless options throughout the city. The food offered on the street is varied and delicious: the traditional salteñas, the chola sandwich, the choripán and the anticuchos are some of the options. There are also numerous restaurants in each neighborhood of the city, with traditional food options made with local products, and a wide range of international cuisine.
Accommodation. There are many options, for all tastes and pockets. There are backpackers hostels in the city center and options of different levels in the center, Sopocachi and Zona Sur.