👻 Halloween

The BOLIVIAN DAY OF DEATH tour (Cemetery, traditions , beliefs and local transport)

3 hours
English

Description

‎When the veil between the living and the dead grows thin, La Paz reveals a different side of itself.

‎Join Cat Hat Walking Tours for a mysterious journey through the General Cemetery of La Paz, where death is not simply an ending, but a passage into another world. During Bolivia’s Day of the Dead celebrations, the boundary between the living and the departed becomes a place of memory, ritual, and ancient beliefs.

‎Discover the fascinating traditions that bring families together with their deceased loved ones, from offerings of bread and flowers to the spiritual significance of ñatitas and the mysterious rituals that connect the living with the souls of the departed. Explore how Indigenous Andean beliefs and Catholic traditions intertwine, creating a unique vision of death and the afterlife that has survived for generations.

‎Walk among silent tombs, uncover forgotten stories, and discover why, in Bolivia, the dead are never truly gone. Sometimes, they are simply waiting for their moment to return.

‎This is more than a cemetery tour. It is a journey into the shadows of Bolivian culture, where grief meets celebration, the past meets the present, and the unseen world feels closer than ever.

‎ SEASONAL EXPERIENCE ONLY

‎This special tour is available exclusively during Bolivia’s Day of the Dead season.

Please bring BOB 22 for cemetery and cable car tickets

‎Are you ready to step beyond the world of the living?

Come and walk with the Andean Puma. Come walk with Cat Hat.

Guide: CAT HAT

PRO

Guiding since 2023

🐆 Meet CatHat – The Andean Puma! ⛰️ CatHat is the legendary Andean Puma who learned to thrive in the city. 🌆 Curious, adventurous, and full of local knowledge, CatHat knows the hidden streets, fascinating traditions, colorful markets, and incredible stories that make La Paz one of the world's most unique cities. ✨ Always ready for a new adventure, CatHat loves sharing the real spirit of La Paz—one step at a time. 🚶‍♂️❤️ 🐾 Come explore La Paz with CatHat, the Andean Puma, and discover the city through the eyes of a true local! 🚠🌄

4 stops

3 hours

Meeting point:Basilica of Saint FrancisThe guide will be at the entrance of San Francisco s church wearing a black Cat HatOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Central Cemetery of La PazHere you will know about how superstitious we are towards the other life and the different celebration we have in here

2

Outside visit

AUDITORIO DEL TELEFÉRICO ROJOWe will wall to an amazing view point without any glas in between, perfect for pictures

3

Outside visit

Quantum Car Sharing - Teleférico Faro MurilloFrom here you will get to see the big difference between El Alto and La Paz

4 stops

3 hours

Meeting point:Basilica of Saint FrancisThe guide will be at the entrance of San Francisco s church wearing a black Cat HatOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Central Cemetery of La PazHere you will know about how superstitious we are towards the other life and the different celebration we have in here

2

Outside visit

AUDITORIO DEL TELEFÉRICO ROJOWe will wall to an amazing view point without any glas in between, perfect for pictures

3

Outside visit

Quantum Car Sharing - Teleférico Faro MurilloFrom here you will get to see the big difference between El Alto and La Paz

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 11 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.