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Plaza de las culturas, La Paz

#26 among attractions in La Paz

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Plaza de las culturas

Facts and practical information

The Plaza de las Culturas is an important public space located in the center of the city of La Paz. It borders the streets Potosí and Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz. The square, constituted around the Casa de la Cultura Franz Tamayo has access through three roads and is close to the Pasarela Pérez Velasco, the Lanza Market and Comercio Street, all of them spaces of great pedestrian and commercial activity in the nucleus known as Casco Urbano Central.

In accordance with the style and materiality of the cultural building, the square was remodeled during 2012 and 2013 acquiring its current characteristics, the furniture and floors of the square were built in concrete and stone and presents a covered area through a fan-shaped metal structure The walls that limit it present contemporary sculptural works developed by the master Ricardo Pérez Alcalá.

Elevation: 11949 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 16°29'43"S, 68°8'11"W
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La Paz Bolivia

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Plaza de las culturas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Hernando Siles, Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Church, Museo San Francisco.

  • estadio hernando siles la paz0.9 miE
  • plaza murillo la paz~950 ftE
  • san francisco church la paz~580 ftSW
  • museo san francisco la paz~480 ftSW
  • cathedral basilica of our lady of peace la paz~820 ftSE
  • palacio quemado la paz~1330 ftSE
  • coca museum la paz~1120 ftSW
  • plaza abaroa la paz1.2 miSE
  • the witches market la paz0.9 miW
  • mi teleferico la paz1 miW
  • plaza san francisco la paz~460 ftSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de las culturas?

Nearby attractions include Mercado Lanza, La Paz (3 min walk), Plaza San Francisco, La Paz (3 min walk), Museo San Francisco, La Paz (3 min walk), San Francisco Church, La Paz (3 min walk).

How to get to Plaza de las culturas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza de las culturas:

Bus
  • PumaKatari - Plaza Alonso de Mendoza • Lines: Bus Caja Ferroviaria, Pk4 (6 min walk)
  • Parada a Pinaya (11 min walk)

Where to next? Visit la paz La Paz region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Bolivia.