Basic Information about La Paz City

1. Booklet AIESEC—La Paz
RECEPTION BOOKLET
2011

2. SUMMARY
1. Booklet AIESEC La Paz—Introduction
2. Some basic information about Bolivia
3. Our city: La Paz—Bolivia
4. The people
5. The weather
6. Our culture
7. Our religions
8. Our cuisine
9. Money
10. The night life
11. Places that you must visit in La Paz
12. Places to visit near La Paz
13. Telephone tips
14. The language
15. Safety
16. Getting around the city
17. Get in touch with us

3. 1. Booklet AIESEC La Paz—Introducción
You must be wondering what is life like in La Paz. Well here is a
guide that will hopefully give you some useful information and
reduce any concerns that you have before your arrival.
Going to a foreign country is a big step, but we hope that by
providing you some useful information and giving you the
greatest reception when you arrive we can make this transition
as smooth as possible.
Don’t feel that once you arrive in La Paz, you will be left to fend
for yourself! This Reception guide gives some useful information
that you may need before and during your stay in La Paz.

4. 2. SOME BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT BOLIVIA
Capital: Sucre(constitutional Capital)
La Paz (seat of governement)
Language: Spanish
QuechuA, Aymara, Guarani (among other 34 native
languages)
Area: 1,099,581 km²
Population: 10,907,778(2010)
Largest City: Santa Cruz
Currency: Boliviano (BOB)
1 USD = BOB 6,934 in March 2011.
1 EUR = BOB 10,068 in March 2011.
Government: Unitary Presidential Republic
President: Evo Morales Ayma
Official Time Zone: -4 GMT
Calling Code: +591

5. 3. OUR CITY: LA PAZ—BOLIVIA
The city of La Paz was founded on October 20th, 1548
under the name of La Ciudad de Nuestra Señora de La
Paz (The City of Our Lady of Peace). The city was first
established in what today is Laja, on the Tiahuanaco
road. Shortly after its founding, La Paz was moved to its
present location, in the valley of the Chuquiago Marka.
On 1549, Juan Gutierrez Paniagua was commanded to
design and urban plan that will designate sites for pu-
blic areas, plazas, official buildings. La Plaza de los Espa-
ñoles, what today constitutes the Plaza Murillo, was
chosen as the location for government buildings as well
as the cathedral.
La Paz is built in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu
River (now mostly built over), which runs northwest to
southeast. The city's main thoroughfare, which roughly
follows the river, changes names over its length, but the
central tree-lined section running through the downtown
core is called the Prado.
The geography of La Paz (in particular the altitude) re-
flects society: the lower areas of the city are the more
affluent areas. While many middle-class residents live in
high-rise condos near the center, the houses of the truly
affluent are located in the lower neighborhoods south-
west of the Prado. And looking up from the center, the
surrounding hills are plastered with makeshift brick hou-
ses of those of less economically fortunate.

6. 4. THE PEOPLE
La Paz city’s general population is compouned by several so-
cieties, Given the fact that people from outside the city ac-
tually live in it and brought their culture with them, so it’s
always common to see a woman with “polleras” caring
things in her “aguayos” in several places of the city.
The people in La Paz are very friendly, and although at first sight most of
them look kinda shy, it only takes a while for them to become very
outgoing. Since La Paz is a city with a lot of atractions, there are always
going to be a good amount of tourists within the city, and I gotta say, we
love tourists, we always want to make the, feel at home, and give them
all the information we can to make their life and experience easier.
5. THE WEATHER
The weather in La Paz is crazy and unpredictable most of the times. And
you don0t get the same temperaturas in all the city. The north part of
the city and “El Alto” is rather cold and higher than the rest of the city.
And it goes warmer as you go more to the southern part .

7. The Highest temperature recorded last year is 30°C in April, And the
lowest is –11°C in June. But it’s necessary to remember that there is a
large range when we talk of temperaturas, in Winter you can have the
minimal temperatura at 5am , but at noon the temperatura will increase at
least 25°C. In summer the Temperature along the day is more constant,
its warm but sometimes rainy.
La Paz city has a lot of rain in Summer, with 23,44’’ of raing in the whole
year. The months with more rain Are December, January and February.
Sometimes in the centener of the city there are some floodings but every
year it’s getting solverd better.
6. OUR CULTURE
La Paz has an extremely high percentage of indigenous people, with
roughly half of the population speaking the Aymara language. A ma-
jority of the indigenous people live in poverty in el Alto. This conflicts
with the wealthy populations of the Zona Sur. Yet, somehow, all the
people seem to get along in el Centro, the downtown area, where
most of the markets, plazas and sources of entertainment are loca-
ted.
Despite all the differences in ethnicity, over 95% of the population
still claims to be Catholic. The origins of the city are found in the
Spanish Colonial Architecture.
It’s also important to mention that the traffic jam is always present
for different events, whether it is for portestant citizens, or just dan-
ces from several neighbourhoods in diferent áreas of the city.

8. 7. Nuestras Religiones
Officially, Bolivia is a Roman Catholic country, with over half of its residents claiming Catholi-
cism as their primary religion. Until a constitutional change in 1947, all other religions were
prohibited. The Catholic Church in Bolivia has an archbishop in La Paz, although the cardinal
archbishop is in Sucre. Unlike many Catholic imperialistic countries, the church in Bolivia has a
relatively weak influence of politics, as evidenced by the fact that since 1911 all marriages have
had to be performed by civil authorities in order to be legally valid.
This is a picture of the Iglesio de San Francisco, the oldest Catholic Church in La Paz.
A majority of the Indigenous people are only superficially Catholic, as they still maintain loyalty
to the pre-Columbian gods of their ancestors. The existance of their beliefs in the spirit world is
evidenced by the Witches Market, which sells all sorts of unusual items for use in potions, spe-
lls, and remedies.
This picture of the Witches Market shows llama fetuses that are used to appease the spirits
when building a new house. An owl and an armadillo are also visible.
Over the last decade, various Protestant misionary groups have worked in Bolivia,
one of the more prominent being the Seventh Day Adventists. These groups have
aided the poorer indigenous groups with medical help and hospital maintainence.

9. 8. Our cuisine
Eating in La Paz - Bolivia is an exciting and rich experience. Food in La Paz has many different
styles with thousands of great restaurants in all around the city. All of them seem to boast
about one chef or another, which is good, but for most of us we want to get down to eating.
You may have Heard that Bolivia’s food needs quite a strong stomach, and once you are here,
you have to experience our peculiar dishes. Here you can see some of the food you’ll find
here:
Anticucho: This is roasted heart beef, with roasted
potatoes also. This is something to eat at night, and
there are some places in the streets where you can
find it. It is also served with peanut spicy sauce.
Api morado (purple api) is made from purple corn. Si-
milar to api blanco, it is served at breakfast time. It’s
thick and hearty and can be served hot or cold. Custo-
marily we accompany any type of api with an empana-
da or other pastry
A salteña is a type of Bolivian baked empanada.Salteñas are sa-
vory pastries filled with beef, pork or chicken mixed in a sweet,
slightly spicy or very spicy sauce, and sometimes also containing
peas, potatoes and other ingredients. There are also some vege-
tarian versions available for sale at certain restaurants.
Plato Paceño, named for the Bolivian capital La Paz,
is a popular midday meal in Bolivia. It's a full plate
(plato) of fried cheese, boiled potatoes, large beans,
and corn on the cob.
In addition, food in La Paz and other Bolivian tourist resorts is not restricted to
traditional Bolivian delights. Cuisine from all over the world can be found in
Bolivia, including Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other international tastes.
Fast food chains are rising in popularity due to convenience and their family
oriented style.

10. 9. Money
The currency in Bolivia is the Boliviano (Bs). We suggest that you bring U.S. dollars, euros and Exchange them
here; not all establishments accept credit cards. Visa and MasterCard are the most popular credit cards and they
can be used in most major banks.
Below, is a list of the average prices of essentials:
Bought Outside Made at home
Daily Meals Average Price Average Price
Breakfast Bs 10,00 to Bs 25Bs Bs 3,00 to Bs 5,00
Lunch Bs 15,00 to Bs 30,00 Bs 8,00 to Bs 15,00
Dinner Bs 15,00 to Bs 30,00 Bs 8,00 to Bs 15,00
As you can see, it's cheaper if you buy the rough ingredients at markets and prepare your own meal at home. But if you are on rush, its better if you
go outside and look for a place to eat.
Acomodation Average Price Cell Phone Average Price
Hotel /Hostal Bs 80/day to Bs 200/day Cell phone $us 50,00 to $us 500
1/4 Apartment $us 100/month to $us 150/month Chip Bs 20 with 20Bs of credit
Flat $us 300/month to $us 600/month
Trainees House $us 400 to $us 800
If you share a house or a flat with one or more persons,
the Price will be lower.
Transportation Average Price Entertainment Average Price
Bus Ticket Bs 1,00 to Bs 2,50 Movie Theater Bs 30,00 to Bs 45,00
Taxi Bs 5,00 Club—night club Bs 30,00 to Bs 200,00
Trufi Bs 1,5 to Bs 3,00 Soccer Game Bs 15,00 to Bs 50,00
Mini Bs 1,00 to Bs 2,30
Radio Taxi Bs 7,00 to Bs 30,00
Beverages Average Price Snacks Average Price
Beer Bs 8,00 to Bs 15,00 Hamburguer Bs 3,00 to Bs 15,00
Soda Bs 1,50 to Bs 5,00 Pringles Bs 12,00 to Bs 21,00
Water Bs 2,50 to Bs 4,00 Chocolate Bs 3,00 to Bs 30,00
Fruit Juice Bs 5,00 to Bs 10,00 Sandwiches Bs 3,00 to Bs 5,00
Drinks Bs 15,00 to Bs 40,00 Pizza Bs 30 to Bs 60
Coffee Bs 3,00 to Bs 10,00
Utilities Average Price
Laundry Bs 10,00 to Bs 20,00 Hair Cut Bs 20,00 to Bs 50,00 (or more for women)
Newspaper Bs 3,00 to Bs 6,00 Shampoo Bs 17,00 to Bs 40,00
Phone Card Bs 10,00 to Bs 100,00 Pack of condoms (3 units) Bs 7,00 to Bs 18,00
Magazine Bs 15,00 to Bs 30,00 Malboro cigarettes Bs 7,00

11. 10. Night Life
Once the sun sets in La Paz, the temperature drops dramatically. Instead of going home (often to unheated
apartments), many locals seek the warmth of bars and pubs. The nightlife scene in La Paz can hardly com-
pare to New York or even Buenos Aires, but there are some funky places in the heart of the city where you
can relax and kick back with a few drinks. Peñas, bars with live music, provide a place for visitors to expe-
rience traditional folk music and dance, although they tend to be very touristy. Note: Most bars (except in ho-
tels) are open only Wednesday through Saturday.
Bars & Pubs -- The best hotel bar in La Paz is at the Radisson; they have a happy hour nightly from 6:30 to
8:30pm offering two-for-one drinks, and it's very popular with expatriates and tourists alike. One of the most
popular British-style watering holes in the city is Mongo's, located in Hermanos Manchego 2444 (near the
corner of Pedro Salazar, half a block up from Av. 6 de Agosto). It has a cozy feel. Get here early, as the pla-
ce fills up late at night; the food here is also surprisingly good. Diesel Nacional, Av. 20 de Octubre 2271, is a
self-proclaimed industrial pub, which means the decor is on par with a junkyard: recycled car parts, railroad
ties, and transmissions. Surprisingly, it lures a trendier-than-average crowd.
Dance Clubs -- SoundBar located in the southern part of te city, in Cota Cota, it’s a nice club to dance mos-
tly electronic/rave music. Mongos is also a good place to dance, it has actual music, but it gets way too
crowded. If you want to listen all sort of music you should go to Malegria located in Sopocachi, there you can
either sit and drinnk with your friends, or go to the dancefloor and enjoy. There are a lot of other places to go
near that area (Sopocachi), whether it’s to have a drink or to listen to some music.
Penas & Live Music -- These days, it's hard to find an authentic peña that caters to locals. Fortunately, for
the most part, you'll hear authentic Andean music and watch folk dancers wearing unique but traditional cos-
tumes. Restaurant Peña Marka Tambo, Calle Jaén 710 near the corner of Indaburo, puts on a good show
Thursday through Saturday nights. The cover is Bs25. The show starts at 9:30pm. Casa de Corregidor, Ca-
lle Murillo 1040 (tel. 0102/2363-633), is a similar venue -- it has typical Bolivian food and music but feels a bit
more laid back than Marka Tambo. Boca y Sapo, Indaburo 654 (corner of Jaén), attracts locals as well as
tourists; there's no dinner here, only live music, which makes it feel a bit more authentic.

12. 11. Places That You Must Visit in La Paz
Within the City
The Witches' Market (Mercado de Hechiceria or Mer- Plaza Murillo, contains government buildings
cado de las Brujas) is on Calle Linares between Sagar- and the city cathedral
naga and Santa Cruz. Vendors sell llama fetuses and
dried frogs for Aymara rituals, as well as soapstone
figurines and aphrodisiac formulas. This street is also
the best place to pick up a charango or other Bolivian
musical instrument.
MUSEUMS
In the city of La Paz, you will find several interesnting museums
like:
Coca Museum, San Francisco Museum, Contemporary Art Mu-
seum, Precious Metals Museum, Musical Intruments Museum, and
a lot more. Most of the museums are located in a narrow Street
(Calle Jaen) where most tourists go to learn some of our culture.

13. YUNGAS
Coroico
Coroico is best place around the La Paz area (95 km./ 60 mi. ), for just taking a couple of days off and relaxing,
doing nothing (not even spending lots of money, on exaggerated tourist rides) just
recuperating your wasted energies. Have a nice time, like sipping a couple of Caipirhinas down by the pool. Or,
how about getting wasted at the local bars. The low altitude gives you more freedom.
Want to recover your lost powers, after you've been travelling in the harshness of the Bolivia 's or Peru 's Alti-
plano. Coroico offers warm temperatures, mellow surroundings and some awesome hikes that
appeal, to all travellers alike.
The Death Road
The road was built in the 1930s during the Chaco War by Paraguayan pri-
soners. It is one of the few routes that connects the Amazon rainforest
region of northern Bolivia, or Yungas, to its capital city. Upon leaving La
Paz, the road first ascends to around 4,650 metres (15,260 ft) at La Cum-
bre Pass, before descending to 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) at the town of
Coroico, transiting quickly from cool Altiplano terrain to rainforest as it
winds through very steep hillsides and atop cliffs.
Because of the extreme dropoffs of at least 600 meters (1,830 feet), sin-
gle-lane width – most of the road no wider than 3.2 metres (10 ft) and
lack of guard rails, the road is extremely dangerous. Further still, rain, fog
and dust can reduce visibility. In many places the road surface is muddy,
and can loosen rocks from the road
Even though it is a dangerous road, it is quite visited by thrillseekers not only
to take pictures but also to do some adventure rides.
There are several tourist Agencies that have several packages to go to Yun-
gas. And most of them rent bikes to go down the death road for about 60km
which is quite an adrenaline rush. And once you get to your destination you
get to enjoy some nice weather.

14. TIWANAKU
The city of Tiwanaku, capital of a powerful pre-Hispanic empire that dominated a large area
of the southern Andes and beyond, reached its apogee between 500 and 900 AD. Its monu-
mental remains testify to the cultural and political significance of this civilisation, which is
distinct from any of the other pre-Hispanic empires of the Americas.
Besides Going to an incredible place and seing so many monuments, you can also attend
to the biggest event there once a year. Its the “Solsticio de Invierno” which is the cele-
breation of the Aymara New Year, every year the 21st of June. This is an event which a lot
of tourists want to go to, generally they go one day before so they can sleep in tends and
wait for the sun the next day. Many people asure they feel recharged of Sun’s energy. Its
important to recall that this is a very cold time of the year, therefore you need to take a
lot of Winter clothes to go there.

15. Titicaca Lake
Located between Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca is
one of the most fascinating lakes in the world. It is
situated at a very high altitude, at over 3800 meters
above sea level, and a tour at Titicaca is definitely an
unforgettable experience for any visitor.
Copacabana is the main Bolivian town on
the shore of Lake Titicaca, from where
boats leave for Isla del Sol, the sacred Inca
island. The town has a large 16th-century
shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copaca-
bana. Our Lady of Copacabana is the pa-
tron saint of Bolivia. The town is a destina-
tion for tourism in Bolivia. The town is also
known for its famous Basilica, home of the
Virgin of Copacabana, its trout, and its
quaint atmosphere. Built between Mount
Calvario and Mount Niño Calvario, the town has approximately 6,000 inhabitants. Copacabana's reli-
gious celebrations, cultural patrimony, and traditional festivals are well known throughout Bolivia.
Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun) is an island in the southern part of
Lake Titicaca. It is part of the modern Plurinational State of Bolivia.
Geographically, the terrain is harsh; it is a rocky, hilly island. There
are no motor vehicles or paved roads on the island. The main eco-
nomic activity of the approximately 800 families on the island is
farming, with fishing and tourism augmenting the subsistence eco-
nomy. Of the several villages, Yumani and Cha'llapampa are the
largest.*1+
There are over 80 ruins on the island. Most of these date to the
Inca period circa the 15th century AD. Archaeologists have disco-
vered evidence that people lived on the island as far back as the
third millennium BCE. Many hills on the island contain agricultural
terraces, which adapt steep and rocky terrain to agriculture. Among the ruins on the island are
the Sacred Rock, a labyrinth-like building called Chicana, Kasa Pata, and Pilco Kaima. In the reli-
gion of the Incas, it was believed that the sun god was born here.

16. ILLIMANI AND OTHER MOUNTAINS
There are several mountains with a lot of relevance in Bolivia, and in La Paz it is posible to go
there and climb those hills, the city is full of Travel Agencies which can help you get the ap-
propiate security gadgets and a very specialized guide. There are a lot of mountains you can
go to. Here you can see some of the pictures of them, if you are a non experimented moun-
tain climber/hicker the easiest mountain to go to is Huayna Potosi., and of course the most
popular is Illimani which you can see from several parts of the city.
ANCOHUMA
HUAYNA POTOSI
CHACHACOMANI
ILLAMPU

17. 12. PLACES TO VISIT NEAR LA PAZ
Salar de Uyuni
World's largest salt lake known as Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni salt flat) is a visually captivating place, one of the most
stunningly beautiful places you will ever come across in Bolivia and South America. A surreal vision in the Boli-
vian Altiplano created by amazing geological formations, geothermal springs and brine lakes. Covering an area
of over 10,000 square km. in the departmentes of Oruro and Potosi (SW Bolivia), Salar de Uyuni is estimated to
have a reserve of 10 billion tons of salt. Some 40,000 years ago the region was covered by the giant salt lake
Minchin. At some point the lake dried, leaving behind two small lakes (Poopó and Uri Uri) plus two salt lakes:
Coipasa and Uyuni.
There are two options to get there, it can be by train or by bus.You can either get the tour deal in La Paz city or
when you get to Uyuni, you get the chance to go on a three day tour (to go to Arbol de Piedra, Laguna colora-
da, Laguna Verde and Licancabur volcano) or more if you have enough time, or if your Schedule is too tight and
you only want to see the salar it is also posible to do it in one day.
You can see many pictures on the internet, and the view may vary according to the year you visit the Salar. In
January and February it is rainy season, therefore you’ll get to see an amazing view like a huge mirror. And if
you go in wintern (July, august) the whole salar will be dry and you’ll get another view a honeycomb shape.

18. Oruro’s Carnival, this is the most important carnaval of
Bolivia, many people from other cities and other coun-
tries go to Oruro to be part of this carnaval which hap-
pens at the end of February or begginin’ of March
Sahama Mountain, located in Ouro city. The
highest mountain within Bolivia. In the ground of
the mountain there are thermal waters.
Cristo de la Concordia, which is located n Cocha-
bamba, it’s a very touristic place to go to. This
Christ is supposed to be a few inches taller than
the one in Rio de Janeiro
Parque Cretácico, is a place where you can find actual Di-
nosour foot prints, if you are interested in that you can’t
miss going to Sucre, you can go there by bus or by plane.
Villa Tunari, is a nice place a few hours from Cochabamba,
the weather there is quite warm, and there are several
activities to do there, and if you just want to relax it’s also
a nice option.

19. 13. TELEPHONE TIPS
Bolivia’s code is 591, La Paz’s code is 2.
International Calls: May be made from any public telephone, cellphone or booth telephone. The cheapest
option is a booth, and you can call everywhere, and also these booths are easy to find.
Calls from Public Phones: Are made using coins of 50 cents or 1Bs, depending the case, if it is used to make
a local call than it is a good option cause it lasts long enough.
Long Distance Calls Within Bolivia
Telephone: Are made by dialing one of the following a code before the number, the most important ones
are 02(to La Paz, Oruro) 03(to Santa Cruz, Trinidad) 04(Cochabamba) plus the telephone number
Important numbers:
Police: 110 Fire Department: 119 AIESECers
14. The Language
The official language in Bolivian is Spanish. We prepared for you a little guide with some words and expressions
that you must know in Spanish:
Answers: Respuestas
No: No Yes: Si I don’t know: no lo se thank you: Gracias
You are welcome: de nada Welcome to: Bienvenido a
Greetings: Saludos
Hello: Hola hi: Hola bye:chau/adios What’s up: Que tal!
Good Morning: Buen día Good Afternoon: Buenas tardes Good evening: Buenas noches
Excuse me please: Disculpe por favor
How are you?-I’m fine: Como estás? Estoy bien See you soon: Nos vemos luego
Useful sentences: Oraciones útiles
I would like to: Me gustaría… I need: Necesito… Help!: Ayuda/auxilio
What’s your name? my name is: Cuál es tu nombre? Mi nombre es...
I’m hungry: Tengo hambre water: agua Bread: pan
Beer: Cerveza hot: caliente cold: frio
Ok, no problema: ok, no hay problema how much is..: A cuanto está…?
Where is…: Donde es..? Where is the toilet?: Donde es el baño?
Which bus goes to..?: Que bus va a..? What time is it?: Que hora es?
One, two, three: Uno, dos, tres

20. what does it means?: Que significa? how can i say: Como puedo decir..
could you speak slowly?: Puede(s) hablar más lento?
Where do you come from: De donde vienes? Do you speak english?: tu hablas inglés?
I didn’t understand: No entendí
Yesterday: Ayer Today: hoy Tomorrow: mañana
Morning: mañana Afternoon: Tarde Night: noche
What is it?: que es eso? Leave me alone: déjame solo Nothing: Nada
15. Seguridad
La Paz is not the safest city on the world, but you just have to be causious and walk with common sense,
and you’ll be alright. Anyway here are some tips to keep yourselves safe.
Avoiding the pitfalls
 Don’t use flashy jewellery, or expensive watches to move the thiefs atention to someone else.
 Carry only the photocopy of your Passport
 Do not take more cash tan you need
 Stay at areas specifically recomended
 Avoid dark or isolated áreas where you do not see a single soul at night.
 Walk relaxed, as you knew where you are going to
 If you walk with your camera, and you are not taking pictures all the time, keep it in your purse or
bag, if its a professional big camera use it with shoulder straps.
 On a bus, be sure to have change money so you don’t flash out your wallet.
 Do not leave your drinks unattended at bars or discos, and don’t accept any drinks from someone
you don’t know.
 If the worse happens, and you are apporached by criminal element, try to keep calm. Do not fight.
 Though pólice officers in the Street try to be helpful, most do not speak other language.
 Keep some important telephones written down on a peace of paper, in case something happen to
your cellphone.

21. 16. Getting Arround the City
As always walking is the best way to get to know the town better. However giving the city’s topography it can
be exahusting. If you do decide to take this road, then you might wanna do this by sectors. Like starting in the
center of La Paz which has a lot of uphills. However the most important things are downtown, like Banks, ho-
tels, tourist agencies, etc. If you preffer taking a taxi, truffi or bus it’s better but you have to avoid rush hours
(12:00-13:30, 18:00-19:30), cause you can get very irritated, specially in “minis” or “buses” cause some of them
don’t have AC or enough windows, so it gets soffocating.
BUSES
This is the cheapest way to get around town, but it’s the slowest too, plus it’s not very confortable, however
sometimes it’s the only option ‘cause there is never a bus crowded enough, so there is room for one more
most of the times. The cost is from 1Bs to 1-80 it vart according to the distance.
TAXIS
Taxis are almost everywhere and they are generally White, but not always. They have so-
me yellow and black stickers on the sides and some signs with the Word “taxi”. It costs
from 5Bs to 10Bs according to the distance. For a tourist it’s not recommended to take a
taxi, they are not very safe, you can better call a “radio taxi” or take a “radio Taxi” in the
streets, they are easy to recognize
RADIO TAXIS
The “Radio Taxis” have the service to go where ever you call them from or you can
just take them in the streets. The difference from a taxi is that they have their te-
lephone number on the top of their roofs and on the sides. The costs usually
begins with 5 Bs and it can be up to 70 Bs according to the distance. They don’t
have something to messure the miles/kilometers so they just charge you what
they think is fair. However if you are tryng to go back home after a party in the
early morning, this is the safest way to do it, even though it’s more expensive it’s much better for you.
MINIS
“Minis” are a good way to get from one place to another, you just have to know where
you are going. The “mini” generally has a boy or girl shouting the places that it goes to,
even though this seems helpful, for tourists this may be not helpul at all, because they
shout the names or sectors it goes to so fast that is hard to understand, however they
also have the names that they pass by in the front window. And the cost is reasonable
from 1Bs to 2,30Bs.

22. TRUFIS
This is probably the best way to get aroung town in the day. It is cheap, more con-
fortable and faster. It costs from 1,5 to 3 Bs, its easy to recognize them becasue
they look like a taxi, but in the front Windows they say where they go to.
17. GET IN TOUCH WITH US
We will take care of you, and you can always get in touch with us for any emergency or simple to ask so-
mething.
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