Experience the ‘living history’ of La Paz by a visit to the Witch Market. Uncover the peculiar and captivating array of goods offered at the collection of market stalls that make up the renowned market. Framed by the backdrop of the majestic Illimani mountain, explore a street teeming with the ancient traditions and magic rites which defined the pre-Hispanic times. Discover the raw ingredients used in traditional rituals and witness the llama fetuses, perhaps the most striking part of the Market, used in a ritual with sugar, cotton and other small objects as an essential offering to Pachamama for protection.
