Una de las mejores formas de experimentar el mercado de las brujas es en un pequeño recorrido turístico por la zona. Si planea comprar productos, traiga moneda local y verifique las regulaciones aduaneras, ya que traer algo como un feto de llama internacionalmente podría causarle problemas.
Witches’ Market is located at the corner of Calle Jiminez and Calle Linares, around the way from the Alpaca Market, and a block from San Francisco Church in the historic center of La Paz. This unusual, colorful market is easy walking distance from most attractions in the old town, and is quite difficult to miss.
The market is open daily. Come early to avoid the crowds. La Paz, in general, enjoys pleasant weather year-round. Come during festival season from May to June for Fiesta del Gran Poder, one of Bolivia's most celebrated religious festivals, and watch the colorful procession featuring costumed dancers and brass bands.
As a rule, dried frogs are used to attract financial fortune. Increase your chances by sticking a cigarette in the dead frog. Naked ceramic couples are said to improve one’s sex life or to fix fertility and impotency issues, and embracing couple statues will help you attract a mate. And dried armadillos affixed to the entrances of homes deter thieves.xa0Pose any questions to the witch doctors wearing black hats and carrying coca pouches.
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