Mercado Lanza, La Paz

Name: Mercado Lanza
Address: La Paz, Bolivia

#21 among attractions in La Paz

Shopping, Shopping centre, Market

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Facts and practical information

The Lanza Market is a supply and meeting center in the Historic Center of the city of La Paz has four accesses through important roads of the city, one of them is elevated and is done through the Pasarela Pérez Velasco, another access allows the entrance from the Plaza Mayor de San Francisco, from Evaristo Valle street and finally from Figueroa street.

The current building is a construction made between 2008 and 2010 to house more than 1000 traders who carried out their activities in the old market of the same name and in the vicinity of the place.

Coordinates: 16°29'41"S, 68°8'15"W

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La Paz Bolivia

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Day trips

Mercado Lanza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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~1400 ftE
Major square with landmark buildings
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~620 ftS
Landmark 1700s church with rooftop views
San Francisco Church, La Paz
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~520 ftS
Museum
Museo San Francisco, La Paz
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~1280 ftSE
Church
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~1740 ftSE
City hall
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~1090 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
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1.3 miSE
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0.8 miSW
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0.9 miSW
Aerial tramway
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~560 ftS
Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mercado Lanza?

Nearby attractions include Plaza de las culturas, La Paz (3 min walk), Museo San Francisco, La Paz (3 min walk), Plaza San Francisco, La Paz (3 min walk), San Francisco Church, La Paz (3 min walk).

How to get to Mercado Lanza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercado Lanza:

Bus

PumaKatari - Plaza Alonso de Mendoza • Lines: Bus Caja Ferroviaria, Pk4 (4 min walk)
PumaKatari - Idelfonso de las Muñecas • Lines: Pk4 (10 min walk)