Both tourists and locals in La Paz go to the Calle Mercado Market to shop for herbs, handicrafts, clothing etc. The shopkeepers sit patiently, waiting for people to stop by, or chat with other vendors. Stop by in the early morning and see this bazaar at its best. Grab a breakfast to go and enjoy some fresh Bolivian food, plus the panorama of this interesting market area. The sellers will bargain in a bid to strike a deal, so watch out for some great buys.

This market in Calle Linares sells a huge variety of handicrafts at various prices, and it makes for some really good local shopping. In order to provide variety, they have a large number of stalls to serve their customers. The goods are arranged neatly, so that potential buyers may browse at their own pleasure. Their motto here is, "For the generation that contributes to the development of life, quality, and families." So, buying things from here will contribute to a good cause.

The Witches' Market is the most common gathering spot for all locals in La Paz. Situated on Calle Jiminez and Linares, locals go to the Witches' Market to get llama fetuses and dried frogs for Aymara ceremonies, and little soapstone sculptures and aphrodisiacs. Placed amidst the dynamic traveler's market, the Witches' Market displays its clients' herbs, folk medications and a diversity of unique items used to control the many spirits that occupy the Aymara world.

Sightseers enjoy Sagarnaga Street, because they can purchase distinctive Bolivian souvenirs, particularly merchandises made from the wool of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. There is an immense variety of silver jewelry, handicrafts, etc. Wood sculptures are few and far between, as they take a lot of time to carve. A photo mosaic from Sagarnaga Street entrance provides a guide to what all of the shops stock.

More than thirty craft workshops sell high-quality products in Ayni Market La Paz. There are more than 200 families of artisans making and selling things that provide them with decent work, a safe environment, and a place that values their skills and cultural diversity. Their goal is to improve their living conditions through Fair Trade. They say, "To strengthen their native culture is important for them, as well as the pleasure of promoting their handicrafts."

La Paz’s Mercado Negro is an extensive network of quirky market stalls, and there are a lot of black market goods sold here, along with everything else under the sun (it seems). It’s one of the most captivating Andean bazaars ever for the variety and the amount of goods sold. Entire streets are filled with household goods and garments. Each collection of things is placed in a certain area, so once you find the type of items you are looking for, you can just compare the items and prices. You can begin shopping at the crossroads of Calle Max Parede and Calle Graneros.