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Plaza Mayor de San Francisco — Attraction in La Paz

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Plaza Mayor de San Francisco
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Plaza San Francisco a major urban plaza in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, and a frequent location for political gatherings and protests. It is located in front of the San Francisco Cathedral as well as the Lanza Market and the headquarters of the La Paz Factory Worker's Departmental Union Federation.
Nearby attractions
Basilica of Saint Francis
Sagarnaga 173, La Paz, Bolivia
The Witches' Market
Melchor Jimenez 872, La Paz, Bolivia
Museo San Francisco
La Paz, Bolivia
Plaza Murillo
GV38+PH8, Socabaya, La Paz, Bolivia
National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore
Ingavi 916, La Paz, Bolivia
Coca Museum
Linares 906, La Paz, Bolivia
National Art Museum
Socabaya, La Paz, Bolivia
Museo Tambo Quirquincho
GV46+HQ4, Serrano, La Paz, Bolivia
Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of La Paz
GV38+F9R, Junin, La Paz, Bolivia
Museum of Musical Instruments
Jaén 711, La Paz, Bolivia
Nearby restaurants
Bolivian Popular Food
Murillo 826, La Paz, Bolivia
Café Restaurante Banais
Sagarnaga 161, La Paz, Bolivia
LAMURILLO RESTAURANTE
Murillo 826, La Paz, Bolivia
Oliva Restaurant - Cocina Abierta
Linares, La Paz, Bolivia
Pizzería Bella Ciao
Melchor Jimenez 872, La Paz, Bolivia
Mega Burguer
GV37+XQP, C. Comercio, La Paz, Bolivia
La Boliviana
Calle Sagárnaga esquina Murillo, Galería Chuquiago #213 [segundo piso, Bolivia
YATI Restaurant café bar
+591, La Paz, Bolivia
Restaurant Chifa "Jackie Chan"
591, Cochabamba 100, La Paz, Bolivia
Calle Sagarnaga 213
Sagarnaga 288, La Paz, Bolivia
Nearby hotels
Hotel Presidente
Potosi 920, La Paz, Bolivia
La Casona Hotel Boutique
Av. Mariscal Sta. Cruz 938, La Paz, Bolivia
Hotel Gloria La Paz
GV37+QJ8, Potosi &, Genaro Sanjines, La Paz, Bolivia
Hostal Naira La Paz
Sagarnaga 161, La Paz, Bolivia
Casa de Piedra Hotel Boutique
Genaro Sanjines N°451, La Paz, Bolivia
Hotel Sagarnaga
Sagarnaga 326, La Paz, Bolivia
No Fear Adventure Hostel
1234, Santa Cruz Street #223, La Paz, Bolivia
Hotel Torino
GV38+G5H, Socabaya, La Paz, Bolivia
Tiquina Palace Hotel
Pasaje Tiquina 150, entre Avaristo Valle y Figueroa, Pasaje Tiquina 9, La Paz, Bolivia
Hotel Monte Carlo
Av Ismael Montes Nro. 767, La Paz, Bolivia
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Plaza Mayor de San Francisco

Zona 10, Av. Mariscal Sta. Cruz, La Paz, Bolivia
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Plaza San Francisco a major urban plaza in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, and a frequent location for political gatherings and protests. It is located in front of the San Francisco Cathedral as well as the Lanza Market and the headquarters of the La Paz Factory Worker's Departmental Union Federation.

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attractions: Basilica of Saint Francis, The Witches' Market, Museo San Francisco, Plaza Murillo, National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore, Coca Museum, National Art Museum, Museo Tambo Quirquincho, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of La Paz, Museum of Musical Instruments, restaurants: Bolivian Popular Food, Café Restaurante Banais, LAMURILLO RESTAURANTE, Oliva Restaurant - Cocina Abierta, Pizzería Bella Ciao, Mega Burguer, La Boliviana, YATI Restaurant café bar, Restaurant Chifa "Jackie Chan", Calle Sagarnaga 213
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Nearby attractions of Plaza Mayor de San Francisco

Basilica of Saint Francis

The Witches' Market

Museo San Francisco

Plaza Murillo

National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore

Coca Museum

National Art Museum

Museo Tambo Quirquincho

Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of La Paz

Museum of Musical Instruments

Basilica of Saint Francis

Basilica of Saint Francis

4.4

(1.7K)

Closed
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The Witches' Market

The Witches' Market

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Open 24 hours
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Museo San Francisco

Museo San Francisco

4.3

(147)

Open 24 hours
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Plaza Murillo

Plaza Murillo

4.2

(5K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Plaza Mayor de San Francisco

Bolivian Popular Food

Café Restaurante Banais

LAMURILLO RESTAURANTE

Oliva Restaurant - Cocina Abierta

Pizzería Bella Ciao

Mega Burguer

La Boliviana

YATI Restaurant café bar

Restaurant Chifa "Jackie Chan"

Calle Sagarnaga 213

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Bolivian Popular Food

4.6

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Café Restaurante Banais

Café Restaurante Banais

4.5

(463)

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LAMURILLO RESTAURANTE

LAMURILLO RESTAURANTE

4.6

(138)

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Oliva Restaurant - Cocina Abierta

Oliva Restaurant - Cocina Abierta

4.6

(387)

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Ross DanielsRoss Daniels
Great place to walk with significant history, some historical buildings this is known as Plaza Murillo and is located in the old town, Casco Viejoa and serves as the heart of Bolivia's political life. The plaza is surrounded by significant buildings such as the Presidential Palace, the National Congress of Bolivia, and the Cathedral of La Paz. It was originally named Plaza Mayor and later Plaza de Armas but it was renamed in honor of Pedro Murillo, a hero of Bolivia's independence. It’s a very vibrant place.
Andreas KafiotisAndreas Kafiotis
This is the central square of La Paz. It is a wide open space, always busy and crowded with people. The traffic is heavy and the commerce non stop. It is the place where political protests gather. The basilica of San Francisco de Assisi is its most iconic building. It was built between the 16th and 17th century in Andean Baroque style.
Jaime PlazaJaime Plaza
Located in the historic center of La Paz, it's a beautiful building, surrounded by other cultural places and local traditional food. The city is really high above sea level, so take it slow, is difficult to do common stuff even walk and breath sometimes, so drink a lot of water and tea. @Aventure.dos
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Great place to walk with significant history, some historical buildings this is known as Plaza Murillo and is located in the old town, Casco Viejoa and serves as the heart of Bolivia's political life. The plaza is surrounded by significant buildings such as the Presidential Palace, the National Congress of Bolivia, and the Cathedral of La Paz. It was originally named Plaza Mayor and later Plaza de Armas but it was renamed in honor of Pedro Murillo, a hero of Bolivia's independence. It’s a very vibrant place.
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This is the central square of La Paz. It is a wide open space, always busy and crowded with people. The traffic is heavy and the commerce non stop. It is the place where political protests gather. The basilica of San Francisco de Assisi is its most iconic building. It was built between the 16th and 17th century in Andean Baroque style.
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Located in the historic center of La Paz, it's a beautiful building, surrounded by other cultural places and local traditional food. The city is really high above sea level, so take it slow, is difficult to do common stuff even walk and breath sometimes, so drink a lot of water and tea. @Aventure.dos
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Great place to walk with significant history, some historical buildings this is known as Plaza Murillo and is located in the old town, Casco Viejoa and serves as the heart of Bolivia's political life. The plaza is surrounded by significant buildings such as the Presidential Palace, the National Congress of Bolivia, and the Cathedral of La Paz. It was originally named Plaza Mayor and later Plaza de Armas but it was renamed in honor of Pedro Murillo, a hero of Bolivia's independence. It’s a very...

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5y

Una plaza quizás habitual como las existentes en otros países. Pero la particularidad radica en que en este lugar uno encuentra el contraste muy cercano entre lo colonial y lo moderno. La arquitectura del lugar grita ésta característica. Mientras uno retrocede en el tiempo observando la famosa catedral de San Francisco, también puede ubicarse en el tiempo observando desde el interior de la misma, a la gran ciudad que cada día siempre tiene algo nuevo que ofrecer. Es que la plaza Mayor de San Francisco se ha convertido en el lugar ideal de la expresión social de la paceñidad. Ahí se suceden actos cívicos, políticos y hasta folclóricos con la concurrencia de multitudes, que según las fechas van sucediendo tal o cual acto. A diario se concentran en el lugar todo tipo de personas, desde extranjeros hasta propios del lugar. Ya desde tempranas horas de la mañana se puede observar actividades populares que ocurrirán durante el día. Es muy raro ver la plaza tranquila y sin actividad. Por lo mismo este lugar se convierte en uno de los puntos de encuentro muy importantes para la colectividad paceña. Si quiere distraerse con actividades culturales y populares, acuda a este lugar y verá la gran variedad de espectáculos que ofrece esta plaza Mayor de San Francisco. Lugar ideal además para tomar fotografías de diferentes facetas de lo que forma parte de la ciudad maravilla de...

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9y

Good place to visit the beautiful San Francisco church and museum and walk up calle Sagarnaga to score some t-shirts, alpaca sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves or woven tapestries for the folks back home. The square itself is usually full of locals using it as a meeting point. Do be aware of pickpockets and small gangs of smalltime thieves - not a huge problem but it does...

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