The tour begins with a 3:30pm welcome meeting at Hotel Mitru where you can meet fellow travelers and the tour host. The host will verify travel insurance details and emergency contact information and give a brief tour introduction. Then it's off on a sunset outing to Killi Killi, an outlook perched above the city, to take in Nuestra Suara de La Paz/"Our Lady of Peace" as the sun sets behind the towering peaks that surround the city.
Getting to the hotel: Hotel airport shuttle will be prearranged based on scheduled arrival. Private transportation can be arranged for additional fee.
High altitude awareness: Go BIG recommends taking things slowly as your body acclimates to the high altitude - drink water and coca tea (known for its restorative properties), keep your exertion level low, eat carbs and eat lightly. Consult your physician BEFORE travel. See Tour FAQ for more.
Money: It is very difficult to get bolivianos in your home country. There is a currency exchange and ATM at the airport. Credit cards can be used in larger cities with Visa being the most accepted, traveler's checks are not recommended. US currency is the only foreign currency that is often accepted, but you should carry small bills with very little wear and absolutely no tears. See more in Tour FAQ.
A bit about La Paz: -Founded in 1548 by the Spanish conquistador Alonso de Mendoza -About 817k ppl and 1.8 million in the greater metropolitan area -Subtropical highland climate with rainy summers (Dec to March) -Highest capital city in the world (the constitutional capital is Sucre)
