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La Paz: Offering to the Pachamama in an Andean Ancestral Ritual
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Participating in the ancestral ritual means witnessing living Andean traditions.
- The 'Apthapi' is a traditional Andean feast featuring charque (dried meat), chuño (dried fish), choclo (corn), and more.
- The La Brujas Market is the place where we connect with magical traditions.
Activity location
- La Paz
- La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- FVW9+FGV Fuente del Prado, Av. 16 de Julio, La Paz, Bolivia | I will wait for customers at the statue (man sitting in an armchair) next to the El Prado Fountain.
- La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia
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La Paz: Offering to Mother Earth in an Ancestral Andean Ritual
- 4h
Activity duration is 4 hours 4h - English
What's included, what's not
- Transportation from the Las Brujas Market to the venue for dinner and the ritual.
What's included What's included - Dinner: Andean “apthapi”
What's included What's included - Beverages: water, wine, tea with tea
What's included What's included - Items for the Pachamama ritual: 'mesa', incense, cinnamon, coca leaves, honey, alcohol, firewood.
What's included What's included - Souvenirs purchased at the Witches' Market.
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips for vendors, drivers, and guides.
What's excluded What's excluded - Return transport
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Children under 18 years, Pregnant women
What you can expect
We will begin the tour at the iconic Witches' Market, located in the heart of La Paz. There, guests will be able to stroll among colorful souvenir stalls, take photographs, and learn about the ancient traditions of Andean culture.
We will also visit the shop of a well-known 'chiflera,' a wise Andean woman specializing in rituals, who will prepare a 'mesa' for us— a traditional offering used in ceremonies of thanksgiving to Pachamama, which means Mother Earth.
After the walk, we will go to our house for dinner to enjoy an authentic 'Apthapi': a traditional communal meal from the Andes. This feast includes a variety of native potatoes, chuño (dried fish), charque (dried meat), corn, cheese, and hot sauce.
After dinner, we will gather in the courtyard to prepare the 'mesa' with all the necessary ritual items (coca leaves, cinnamon, honey, etc.). Then, we will place the 'mesa' on the firewood previously prepared for the offering to the Pachamama and set it on fire.
In an intimate and respectful atmosphere, by the warmth of the campfire, we will enjoy “té con té,” a local hot drink perfect for the cold nights in La Paz. By the fire, we will give thanks for all that we have and also ask for blessings and good fortune for each participant in the ritual, until the fire reduces the offering to ashes.
We will conclude with a special incense burning ceremony for the occasion, and after the ritual is complete, guests will be able to return to their respective hotels.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - La Paz
- La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - FVW9+FGV Fuente del Prado, Av. 16 de Julio, La Paz, Bolivia | I will wait for customers at the statue (man sitting in an armchair) next to the El Prado Fountain.
- La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia