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Central Cemetery of Le Paz

Tourist attraction Cemetery

Stacked tombs & elaborate mausoleums in a 19th-century cemetery with modern death-themed murals. People often mention Bolivia,


Address

GR3X+57W, Av.Baptista, La Paz, Bolivia

Contact

+591 78991020

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (176 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 8 AM to 4 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 4 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Yakuza C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lugar icónico de la ciudad de La Paz, más allá de ser un lugar donde las familias entierran a sus seres queridos, llega a ser un espacio donde las personas buscan un momento para pensar y relajarse. Al caminar por sus estrechos pasillos encuentras lugares hermosos dónde puedes apreciar murales hermosos de gran tamaño hechos por artistas locales, también encuentras mausoleos antiguos con estructuras que se preservan en el tiempo, en fin, un espació "acogedor" lleno de energía.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mateusz K. 4 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem on La Paz's map. Definitely interesting to see and spend some time walking around. And if you find cemeteries creepy, this one has plenty of colourful murals to make you feel more relaxed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 travel max (. 1 year ago on Google
    Auch wenn es für mich irgendwie befremdlich ist einem Friedhof zu besuchen und dort zu fotografieren: der Tod gehört zum Leben dazu - und es ist interessant und spannend wie andere Kulturen damit umgehen. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin 1 year ago on Google
    Un cimetière unique au monde. J’étais surpris de visiter ce lieu mais ce fut une expérience originale, grâce à notre guide pour comprendre la culture et les pratiques locales. C’est un lieu où la vie est célébrée et non la mort pleurée. A unique cemetery in the world. I was surprised to visit this place but it was an original experience, thanks to our guide to understand the local culture and practices. It is a place of life and not of death.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mat L. 6 years ago on Google
    Interesting enough for a quick wander. You can also get a good view from the teleférico
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marcelo Romero G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tells Bolivian history about the war in the Pacific, through the exhibitions it has (weapons, clothing, maps). In addition to finding hygienic services for visitors (presenting your ticket) (Original) Cuenta la historia boliviana sobre la guerra del Pacifico, mediante las exposiciones que tiene (armas, vestimentas, mapas). Ademas de encontrar servicios higienicos para los visitantes (presentando su boleto)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brian H. 6 years ago on Google
    Most tourist attractions in La Paz are closed from Dec 15 - Jan 2 for annual cleaning. Could they be more profoundly stupid?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erwan W. 10 months ago on Google
    Un lieu très particulier, unique en son genre. L'ambiance y est calme et reposante, à l'opposé de la rue qui vous y donne accès. Une balade (indiqué à l'entrée du cimetière, porte 1) vous permet de voir les tombes les plus iconiques.

  • 3/5 Victoria v. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The only bad thing is that you have to pay for the guide. (Original) Lo único malo es que hay que pagar por la guía.

  • 5/5 Michael M. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a really beautiful cemetery. There are also a lot of really beautiful murals throughout the grounds. Give yourself at least 2 to 3 hours, especially if you like to take pictures.

  • 5/5 Dragan L. 7 years ago on Google
    Unlike anything most tourists have ever seen. It's definitely a must visit in La Paz.

  • 5/5 Peter H. 7 years ago on Google
    While the cable-cars overhead nowadays might add a strange touch to the picture, the Cementerio General is still a beautiful and quiet place to visit within the noisy and chaotic centre of La Paz. Tip: recently, QR codes were placed on or next to the graves of several famous Bolivians buried here. Having a QR code scanner on your smartphone will give you a bit of extra information while strolling around the Cementerio General.

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful cemetery to wander for an afternoon

  • 4/5 Juan V. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Surprising the preservation of some uniforms, especially 2 banners that I saw, that the Bolivians used in the wars that they carried out after their independence (Original) Sorprendente la conservacion de algunos uniformes, especialmente 2 estandartes que vi, que utilizaron los bolivianos en las guerras que llevaron a cabo despues de su independencia

  • 5/5 Ri R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Foundation The museum was founded in 1978 during the municipal administration of Mario Mercado Vaca Guzmán and with the support of Gastón Velasco. It is an important sample for the collective memory of the conflict that has deprived Bolivia of its exit to the Pacific Ocean. characteristics It is the largest museum that recalls the war with Chile in 1879) and its consequences. It is installed in the environments of a colonial house Collections The institution displays war trophies and other implements rescued on the battlefield. It has old maps with the original territory of Bolivia, life-size wax sculptures, you can also see audiovisuals. It houses at least a hundred maps from the 19th century and official documentation from various governments. (Original) Fundación El museo fue fundado en 1978 durante la gestión municipal de Mario Mercado Vaca Guzmán y con el impulso de Gastón Velasco. Es una importante muestra para el recuerdo colectivo del conflicto que ha privado a Bolivia de su salida al océano Pacífico Características Es el mayor museo que recuerda la guerra con Chile en 1879) y sus consecuencias. Se encuentra instalado en los ambientes de una casa colonial Colecciones La institución muestra trofeos de guerra y otros implementos rescatados en el campo de batalla. Cuenta con mapas antiguos con el original territorio de Bolivia, esculturas de cera de tamaño natural, también se pueden apreciar audiovisuales. Alberga al menos un centenar de mapas del siglo XIX y documentación oficial de diversos gobiernos.

  • 5/5 Orlando C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place to learn more about the history of Bolivia, there are weapons and flags of the Pacific War (Original) Un lindo lugar para conocer más de la historia de Bolivia, hay armas y banderas de la guerra del pacifico

  • 4/5 Magner Saul Crespo M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum where you can see the whole history of the Pacific War. (Original) Un museo en donde se puede ver toda la historia de la Guerra del Pacífico.

  • 5/5 Yonit B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum dedicated to the history of Bolivia when it lost the Pacific Ocean in a war (Original) Museo dedicado a la historia de Bolivia cuando este perdio el oceano pacifico en una guerra

  • 5/5 Joe p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museo del Libral Boliviano Established in 1978 Talk about the war between Bolivia and Chile. In the year 1879, resulting in Bolivia to lose some land. Let Chile become a landlocked country. (Original) Museo del Libral Boliviano ตั้งขึ้นในปี 1978 พูดถึงเรื่องราวสงครามระหว่างโบลิเวียกับชิลี ในปี 1879 ส่งผลทำให้โบลิเวียต้องเสียพื้นที่บางส่วน ให้ชิลี กลายเป็นประเทศที่ไม่มีทางออกสู่ทะเล

  • 4/5 Mauricio Iván Añez T. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interesante

  • 4/5 Marco Méndez C. 9 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Museum claims the right over the Bolivian coastal province. It must be seen from a political and not didactic point of view because it does not explain the conflict but the foundations of the Bolivian claim (Original) El Museo reivindica el derecho sobre la provincia litoral boliviana. Debe verse desde una óptica política y no didáctica pues no explica el conflicto si no los fundamentos del reclamo boliviano

  • 4/5 Augusto Duran D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well (Original) Bien


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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