In this museum you can learn about the lost war against Chile, the so-called "War of the Pacific" (1879-1883). The consequence of the lost war against Chile was a huge loss of land of Bolivia. In addition, Bolivia also had to cede its important sea access to Chile. Bolivia's demands for a separate access to the sea since 1904 in a signed contract remain unclear. In the "Sala de Mapas" you can see old maps with the original borders of that time, as well as books from that period. In the "Sala de Uniformes y Fotografias" are displayed old chests, pictures and uniforms. On the first floor you will also find showcases filled with rifles, pistols and sabers.

Inside the Museum Costumbra Juan De Vargas, on the ground floor, visitors will find a suit of armor and an old coach. The first floor showcases the traditional folklore and traditions of the city of La Paz. Several dioramas are on display here as well. There's a market scene with shoe shine operators and corn vendors. Varied and different expositions are on display for limited periods of time.

In Museo Metales Preciosos, visitors will see beautiful and precious gold and silver pieces, which are very old and from the advanced culture of Tiwanaku. Besides the gold items, there are pieces made from ceramic and pictures of the Tiwanaku culture. Fine artifacts, such as gold bracelets and diadems (which are lined with red velvet), are displayed on the ground floor. Gold items are in a dark room, so that their uniqueness will stand out.

This museum is the former home of the most important freedom fighter in Bolivia, Don Pedro Domingo Murillo. He was hanged in 1810 by the Spaniards. The museum currently houses an exhibition with items from those times. On the ground floor, you can see a glass paneled display case "Plantas Los Calientes", containing Wira Wira and Manzanilla. In addition, there are native costumes and puppets displayed alongside everyday objects. Five beautiful paintings are showcased in upstairs rooms, plus crowns and various objects used daily, and from this time period.

This museum houses an impressive, practical assortment of musical instruments and would be of great interest to modern day musicians. This is the pet project of charango-skilled artist Ernesto Cavour and it showcases all types of this Bolivian instrument, which resembles a small guitar. There are other original Bolivian musical instruments here as well. Seven categories include percussion, string, and wind instruments.

TThis building has as its core - the original San Francisco Church - started in 1548, one year before La Paz was established. The church collapsed under a heavy snowfall in 1610 and was renovated in 1784. This church's Baroque frontage is a unification of local and Catholic art, and is abundantly ornamented with original figures, such as dragons and tropical birds. Several traditions and styles merge in the Plaza de San Francisco, which is opposite the church. A contemporary statue of rock columns and limestone in the square facade honors three large civilizations of Bolivia.

The National Museum of Archeology of Bolivia is part of the National Institute of Aqueología, a specialized agency of the Vice Ministry of Culture. This museum goes back a century and a half in time to honor the memory of famous people, and it showcases their concern about preserving physical evidence of those who lived before us. Many people worked very hard and sacrificed a lot in order to bring together a collection of archaeological, ethnographic and natural science, and then donated it to the people of La Paz for the purpose of forming a museum in this city.

This Museum, one of the best assets of Bolivia, was a gift from Marina Núñez del Prado and her four siblings. Her purpose was to preserve this building and museum in memory of her father and mother. The museum contains more than one thousand works of art, such as statuettes, pictures and blueprints. It also contains the largest collection of her own works. Nearby, there are collaborations between Marina and her sister, who was an expert at creating jewelry and paintings. Among the extraordinary items you'll see here is a vignette out of their daily lives, in "The Family Room".