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Meeting Point. El Obelisco
Embark on a this great and fantastic Teleférico tour of La Paz and discover its fascinating landscape from the air. The tour starts at the bottom of El Obelisco in downtown (see photo above), after a short walk we will continue with the Purple Line back and forth to finish at the Teleférico station.
PURPLE LINE TELEFERICO TOUR
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Welcome to La Paz World’s Wonder City, the Capital of Bolivia and the highest Capital in the World.
It is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) above sea level. Nestled dramatically in a deep valley surrounded by the high-altitude plateau of the Altiplano, the city extends down into a canyon formed by the Choqueyapu River, with its Illimani Mountain as its own guardian at the South of the City.
This geographic aspect provides the perfect scenery to appreciate it from the Air. That is why we want you to enjoy this Free Cable Car Tour of the Purple Line that starts right in Downtown of La Paz.
Telefericos system were brought to La Paz to bit the city’s challenging topography, providing a more efficient way of transportation for residents navigating the steep hills and deep valleys. Just as a sample, workers wanting to go from the centre to El Alto used to do it in 1 hr or more. Nowadays they can do it in just 8-16 minutes! On this tour we will show you one of the 10 lines that cover all the City like a spider web.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
As being this tour practically a FREE TOUR, it is completely supported by your tips, before booking consider that you will have to tip the guide at the time of saying good bye.
OVER VIEW
The teleferico network comprises of 10 lines that cover the entire City like a spider web. On this tour we will cover 1 of them, which we consider is a good one to show you the highlights of La Paz, it starts in the heart of the City at El Obelisco. From the beginning our guide will provide interesting and relevant information.
As we will go up in the cable car to El Alto we will get stunning views and great information. Our guide will make of this ride a great experience for you.
MEETING POINT.
OBELISCO
Look for the guide with a Yellow cap. He/she will be there 15-10 minutes before start time.
Min 0.
10:00 a.m. morning (Tour in Spanish)
16:00 afternoon (Tour in English)
BRIEFING & CHECK IN.
We will meet at the Obelisk, an iconic monument in the centre of La Paz. From there we will walk a couple of blocks to the purple cable car station.
MIN 15
Purple Line CABLE CAR TOUR
Begin your cable car tour in La Paz and enjoy the unique and exciting way to explore the city with breath-taking views of its surrounding landscapes.
This is the most accessible cable line and it is divided in two sections. After only 8-10 min we will get to “El Faro Murillo” station at the edge of El Alto, before we transfer to the last section we will have some time for pictures and explanations.
MIN 35
“El Faro Murillo to 6 de marzo station” 8-10 minutes
On this section you will get an idea of how El Alto (highest City in the World) was built and founded. Our guide will give you a great explanation of this bustling City.
MIN 45
Once at “6 de marzo station” we will head back to El Faro Murillo station.
MIN 55
(here you will have the chance to extend your free tour for the complete tour + walking tour). Pay our guide by card or in cash and continue this fantastic tour.
Back at El Faro Murillo station, it will be the time to say good bye to your guide, as he/she will continue the “Extended cable car tour” that also covers the Silver Line and Red Line + the walking tour. He/she will continue with the other tourists unless all the participants would have booked for only the Free Tour. Then the guide will accompany you to the end.
Remember that for a small fee you can extend your tour for the complete tour “Telefericos and La Paz walking tour” Extend your tour here click
You will do the last section from El Faro Murillo to El Obelisco on your own having complete knowledge of the City.
DEPARTURES.-
Every day
10:00 a.m. tour guided in Spanish. The tour leaves even with only one participant. NO MATTER WHAT.
16:00 tour guided in English
DURATION.-
1hr approximately
GROUP SIZE.-
01 to 09 max
PRICE.-
2.99 Usd
Note that you can extend this tour to a complete 3 lines + walking tour of the City Center for only 2 bucks more. Check it out here
INCLUDED.
Admission tickets, guide.
NOT INCLUDED.-
Tips to the guide, compulsory.
LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS
If you have not had the time to book, you can show up at the starting point just before the tour starts. Subject to availability, we would be able to check you in.
Remember that there is a max of 9 tourists.
If that is your situation, be there 15-10 min before in order to check in. Unfortunately, if we have a full group we won’t be able to book you in.