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Shopping in La Paz - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

La Paz is able to surprise even the most experienced shoppers. A unique attraction is its street market Mercado de las Brujas. On this market they sell unique magical accessories, here you can find an incredible amount of exotic goods. You will be offered dried coca leaves and even dried lama fetuses, which are buried under the foundations of a new house according to the ancient tradition. You can also find very interesting amulets and talismans driving away evil spirits.
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Linares Street accommodating the most popular and interesting shops of the capital starts near the city's main square. Among dozens of colorful shops and stalls, one can find beautiful handmade leather goods, original silver jewelry, knitted accessories made from natural alpaca wool, interesting key chains and amulets, as well as cheap textiles of decent quality. A shop selling national musical instruments and a number of craft shops can be found on the same street.
Despite the fact that La Paz is a fairly large and populous city, it has only a few supermarkets. Ketal Hipermercado is considered one of the best, it offers customers a large selection of products, as well as inexpensive alcohol. Besides food, various household goods are also sold in the supermarket. An interesting department is focused on children's toys. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Illampu will become one of the most interesting streets for active tourists. All kinds of shops with tourist equipment are concentrated here. You can literally buy anything, ranging from comfortable shoes for long walks and thermal underwear to tents and sleeping bags. One of the most attractive stores in terms of prices is The North Face. However, when doing shopping here, pay special attention to the quality of the clothes you're going to buy. Some shops on this street attract customers with logos of well-known brands but sell mostly fake products instead.
One of the most popular souvenir shops in town is Artesania Sorata. Its owner Diana is pleased to offer her customers interesting accessories and handmade souvenirs. In this shop, you can buy wonderful handmade toys for children, and ladies will love beautiful gloves and scarves. Those who prefer more practical gifts will be offered a large selection of pillows and blankets.
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Those wishing to bring new clothes and accessories from the trip should check out Unique store located not far from the main square, on Linares street. This store sells exclusively high-quality local products, of particular interest to tourists are knitted sweaters made of natural wool, original hats, comfortable casual clothing. A decent selection of shoes, as well as various accessories in the national style, are available to customers.
Not so long ago, the opening of Megacenter, the largest mall in town, took place in La Paz. It houses various fashion stores, several trade pavilions with appliances and accessories, as well as popular souvenirs. Many are attracted to this shopping center by the variety of inexpensive cafes and one of the most advanced cinemas in the capital.
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For high-quality wool products, go to ComArt Tukuypaj. This specialized store is combined with a workshop in which skillful women turn wool into yarn and then weave it into beautiful scarves with the help of intricate tools. Absolutely everyone can observe the work of the craftswomen. Besides ready-made products, you can also buy excellent yarn in this store. In addition to luxury scarves, they sell cute small accessories like colorful wallets and purses. This textile center also sells pillows and beautiful hats in the national style.
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Shopping in Bolivia

The best shopping is in the cities of Sucre and La Paz in Bolivia. The first city is the actual capital of the country. The second city has the official status of the main city. There is only one large shopping center in Sucre. However, there are many different shops and markets in the city. Various souvenirs and memorabilia are sold in huge quantities here. Shopping in La Paz is really interesting. The main tourist shopping facilities in the city are located in its center. There are a number of markets in the capital. But you will find one of the best selections of goods and souvenirs in the central market of La Paz called "Negro". … Open

Shopping advices for the whole region around La Paz

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Arequipa has many interesting peculiarities, and a large choice of antiquity shops is one of them. The majority of shops that sell vintage and antique items are located on Santa Catalina Street. Tourists can buy many interesting and valuable items here. Several nice ... Open »
Lima
Those who prefer shopping at malls will love La Rambla. It is attractive with a variety of inexpensive stores offering regular discounts and sales. At the lower level of the shopping center is a large grocery store where you can buy fresh products at reasonable ... Open »
Asuncion
Be sure to check out one of the city's main markets - Mercado Cuatro. The market is very large. Besides groceries, it sells inexpensive clothes and shoes, as well as various home accessories. Tourists are especially attracted by exotic fruit and colorful T-shirts. At ... Open »
Mendoza
In the immediate vicinity of Mendoza, you can find Palmares. This shopping center offers a choice of 120 stores of various specializations, as well as a great cinema. This one is dominated by shops representing Argentinean manufacturers, and that's why they have ... Open »
Valparaíso
Mapuche – items related to the heritage of the Indians are present in a wide range both in the market and in stores. Masks, dream catchers, amulets, musical instruments, dolls are only part of the goods that are traditionally associated with the indigenous peoples ... Open »
Guayaquil
For new headgear go to a specialized Ecua-Andino Hats store, which presents a huge choice of hats for both men and women. This store is very spacious, hundreds of hats of different styles are presented on its shelves. Here, you can choose a headpiece of any color of ... Open »
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