Shopping
You’ll have to head to the wealthy suburb of Zona Sur for La Paz’s boutique shopping experience, but closer to the centre there are plenty of craft and artisan stalls dotted around Plaza San Francisco to keep the budding bargain hunter busy. The sprawling market behind the cathedral is chaotic but fun to snoop around, while more orderly is Calle Sagarnaga, the traveller hub for buying alpaca sweaters, ponchos and jewellery. Bargain hard for good prices and don’t be afraid to shop around.
Two shops worth a look include Galeria Millma, Calle Sagarnaga 225 (website: www.millmaalpaca.com) open 0930-1230 and 1500-1930), which has a great selection of textiles and alpaca goods made in their own factory. Artesania Sorata, Calle Sagarnaga 311; open 0930-1900 Mon-Sat; 1000-1800 Sun), specialises in weavings made by a women’s cooperative.
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