expedia
A street food vendor grilling meat and potatoes. 1
A hand pouring tea from a metal teapot into a mug with a rooster design. 2
A plate of cooked meat with a yellow sauce and a wooden bowl with a spoon on a textured table. 3
A table with triangular pastries on plates. 4
A plate of cooked beef and potatoes on a tiled surface. 5

Understand La Paz at Night: Street Food & Local Life

By Bolivian Nexus Travel
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 110 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover how La Paz comes alive after dark through its street food.
  • Learn why these nighttime traditions remain part of everyday local life.
  • Meet the vendors whose recipes have been passed down for generations.
  • Taste authentic street food while understanding the stories behind every bite.
  • Experience the city beyond the restaurants and tourist hotspots.

Activity location

    • La Paz
    • La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • FVW8+MCG, Cañada Strongest, La Paz, Bolivia | Meeting point: In the middle of San Pedro Plaza (Plaza Sucre), next to the monument. How to recognize us: Your guide will be wearing a cap or headband displaying the Alpaca Steps logo. This experience is operated by Bolivian Nexus. In La Paz, tours are managed under our local brand Alpaca Steps.
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Check availability

La Paz: Street Food Stories and Soul Tour at Night

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

You'll join a group of curious travelers to explore La Paz at night, tasting local street food, walking through the city’s hidden corners, and learning the cultural stories.
Group sizes are kept small to ensure a personal and friendly experience.

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
RM 110.17 x 1 TravellerRM 110.17
Total
Price is RM 110.17

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour through La Paz’s vibrant night streets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Bolivian purple corn drink (api morado) one per person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A grilled beef heart skewers (anticuchos) with peanut sauce and potato, one per person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Warm té con té — a local alcoholic drink to finish the night, one per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    tips for the guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    pick up service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    extra snacks or drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years, People with altitude sickness, People with nut allergies, Vegans, Vegetarians

What you can expect

Most visitors experience La Paz during the day.

This tour begins when the city changes.

As night falls, street vendors light their grills, families gather around warm drinks, and neighborhoods fill with the aromas that have comforted generations of paceños.

This isn't simply a food tour.
It's an opportunity to understand how food, community, and everyday life come together after dark.

Why does Bolivia end the day with api? – API & PASTEL

We’ll kick things off with a cozy Bolivian classic: a warm glass of api morado (purple corn drink) paired with a freshly fried cheese empanada.
We’ll share the story behind this ancient Andean recipe — and why locals still crave it after dark.

Why is beef heart one of Bolivia's favorite street foods? – ANTICUCHO STOP

Next, we dive into bold flavors with anticuchos — beef heart skewers grilled over open flames, marinated in local spices, and served with potatoes and spicy peanut sauce.
This iconic Bolivian street food will challenge your palate in the best way.

Why do locals finish the evening with té con té? – TÉ CON TÉ

We end the evening like true paceños — with a cup of té con té, a herbal tea spiked with singani, Bolivia’s national spirit.
It’s how locals warm up, relax, and share laughs after a long day.

Throughout the evening you'll discover that every dish tells a story.

Some reflect migration.
Others speak of family traditions.
Others reveal how people adapted to life in one of the world's highest cities.
By the end of the tour, you'll understand far more than Bolivia's street food.
You'll understand the people who keep these traditions alive every night.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This is not a full dinner — it’s more of a flavorful street food journey, with small bites that locals enjoy at night.
We recommend having a light dinner before the tour, especially if you have a big appetite.
We do not have formal partnerships with the vendors. Each spot is selected for its flavor, authenticity, and local vibe.
Food stops may vary depending on what’s happening in the city. During protests, blockades, or holidays, some of our local vendors may not be out or may change locations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • La Paz
    • La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • FVW8+MCG, Cañada Strongest, La Paz, Bolivia | Meeting point: In the middle of San Pedro Plaza (Plaza Sucre), next to the monument. How to recognize us: Your guide will be wearing a cap or headband displaying the Alpaca Steps logo. This experience is operated by Bolivian Nexus. In La Paz, tours are managed under our local brand Alpaca Steps.
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia