Travel and transport agencies La Paz & Area

Not easy to find because there is no sign. Take a minibus from the centre and get off at Plaza Tomas-Katari, facing the cemetery, where the flower market stands. The office is located at the corner of the street. Tickets (to go only) are purchased the day before for about 15 BS. Seven daily departures, especially before noon. Take the morning bus to get the first on the site. In front of the bus stop, points of sale offer mineral water, bread and biscuits. The 71 km journey takes place in old American buses of the 1960 s. Their final destination is Guaqui, but they all pass through Tiwanaku. For the return point, point of sale of tickets on the place of the village of Tiwanaku.

The bus stop is on the square, next to the town hall. In the bus, ask if it stops in El Alto or near the cemetery. If it is deposited in El Alto, take the minibus marked "Centro" or "San Francisco" to La Paz.

Flights from Buenos Aires.

The department for foreigners is called «Extranjería». When you enter Bolivia (no visa required for French nationals), the customs will issue you a visa for three months. It is easy to extend your stay in Bolivia by one month by completing the formalities at the Immigration Office (with 160 BS) and then two additional months (300 BS). The easiest thing is, but it should not be repeated, to pass the Peruvian border to Desaguadero (one hour's La Paz) before… to turn round.

The Rey Palace is a 4-star hotel located in La Paz. It offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel also offers free parking and a laundry service. Guests particularly appreciate the hotel's location, close to many of La Paz's monuments and attractions. However, some travelers have reported problems such as broken toilets, an empty minibar and less-than-attentive service. Despite this, the Rey Palace remains a decent choice for a stay in La Paz.

This agency, led since 1995 by Gloria, a French-speaking Bolivian guide, offers you the opportunity to discover the culture and the natural wealth of Bolivia through amazing destinations such as the Salar of Uyuni. For birdwatching lovers, she has been offering avitourism trips for some time. Specialized in private tailor-made tours and small group tours, the agency also operates in Peru. It has excellent infrastructures and reliable means of transport to guarantee the total satisfaction of its customers.

Large mobile phone company in Bolivia. 

DHL Express ServicePoint in La Paz, Bolivia, offers shipping and delivery services.