This weekend I had some time to explore the city of La Paz a bit. We ventured through the markets and checked out several museums, restaurants, cafes, and bars. I have been so surprised at the variety of options here. There is everything from greasy meals in a bag to super fancy restaurants.

While wondering around the city Sunday afternoon we ran into a lively parade of women and men dancing in their finest traditional garb. I am not really sure what the occasion was, but it was a beautiful scene. We also went up to El Alto, which is essentially a city on its own and sits on the flat land on top of the city of La Paz. It consists largely of an indigenous population and offers a much different environment. The views from El Alto are also pretty spectacular. The third picture from the top is from one of the overlooka.

Along with a massive market on Sundays in El Alto, there is Lucha Libre, a professional wrestling show. Oh and what a show it is! They had everything from fighting chulitas to my favorite Ninja Turtle. Yes, the one and only Michelangelo. It was pretty spectacular =).