Most food tours show you where to eat.
This experience helps you understand La Paz and El Alto through its food.
Every dish tells a storey.
Every market reveals how the city works.
Every vendor represents generations of knowledge, tradition, and hard work.
By the end of this experience, you won't just know what people eat—you'll understand what food reveals about everyday life in La Paz and El Alto.
Why are salteñas only eaten in the morning?
We'll begin with a Salteña, Bolivia's most iconic baked pastry, filled with a rich and juicy meat filling.
But this stop isn't only about tasting one. We'll discover why locals eat them only in the morning and how a simple snack became part of the cities' daily routine.
(Vegetarian option available.)
How can one tiny street stall become world famous?
Try a Relleno de Papa, a crispy mashed potato stuffed with seasoned meat and vegetables.
We'll visit one of La Paz's best-known street vendors, featured in Netflix's Street Food, and talk about how family recipes and generations of hard work can turn a tiny food stall into a local icon.
Why do so many locals stop for a fresh juice?
Enjoy a glass of Tumbo juice, made from a fruit that grows in the Andes.
While we taste it, we'll discover why fresh fruit juices are part of many people's daily routine and how the caseras (sellers) become familiar faces within their areas.
Cable Car
Ride the cable car like thousands of locals every day and see how this public transport system connects La Paz and El Alto.
Where does the city buy its food?
If you want to understand how a city lives, start with its markets.
We'll explore a working local market where families shop, vendors earn their living, and everyday life unfolds far from the tourist crowds.
Why is Sopa de Fideo such a popular snack?
Try Sopa de Fideo, fresh pasta served with a creamy peanut sauce and topped with meat or egg.
As we eat, we'll meet one of our favourite caseras and discover how small family-run food stalls help support thousands of families across the city.
Why is it called Quita Penas (“Take Away Your Sorrows”)?
We'll finish with a traditional cinnamon sorbet known as Quita Penas.
For generations, people have come here hoping to leave their worries behind, even if only for a few minutes. Sometimes the best stories are hidden in the simplest traditions.
You'll leave with more than a full stomach.
You'll leave understanding La Paz and El Alto a little better.
Important Note:
Do not have breakfast before the tour.
This is a street food tour.
Please be aware that we do not have any formal agreements or partnerships with the vendors featured in the tour. The food and products are selected based on their quality and authenticity.
Food stops may vary depending on what’s happening in the city. During protests, blockades, or holidays, some of our local vendors may not be out or may change locations.
