Sajra Hora -
Understand La Paz & El Alto Through Street Food
Behind every dish there's a person. Behind every market there's a community.
A morning street-food experience designed to help curious travellers understand La Paz and El Alto through what people eat, who prepares it and the stories behind everyday food.
3 hours · Small groups · 6 food stops · Cable car · From $20
Sajra Hora uses food to help you understand how La Paz and El Alto live.
We’ll eat at street stalls, meet caseras, walk through a working market and ride the cable car between the two cities.
Along the way, every stop opens a different conversation: morning traditions, family businesses, street commerce, markets and the people behind the food.
You’ll leave with more than a full stomach.
You’ll understand La Paz and El Alto a little better.
Salteña — A Morning Ritual
A baked pastry filled with a rich, juicy filling. More than just food, the salteña is part of everyday routines in La Paz. Vegetarian options are available.
Relleno de Papa — How Street Food Works
Taste a freshly fried potato snack from a local stand featured on Netflix. You will learn how street food sales work in La Paz. No vegetarian option available at this stop.
Fresh Tumbo Juice — The Caseritas Behind the City
Try fresh tumbo juice while discovering why natural juices are part of the daily routine in La Paz. You will also learn about the caseritas who prepare and sell them
Cable Car to El Alto
More than a panoramic ride, this journey helps explain how people travel between both cities for work, shopping and family life.
Sopa de Fideo – The heart of the experience
pasta cooked and fried together with ground peanuts , and meat or tortilla. This stop represents the deeper reality of life in Bolivia. Vegetarian options are available.
Cinnamon Sorbet — The Worry Reliever
Finish with a traditional cinnamon sorbet near San Pedro. Discover why locals have called it “the worry reliever” and how a simple frozen treat became part of the city’s collective memory.
RESPONSIBLE LOCAL TOURISM
The People Behind Every Stop
Behind every dish is a person, a routine and a small business.
Every tasting during Sajra Hora is purchased directly from the local vendors who participate in the experience. By joining us, you are supporting caseritas and small businesses in La Paz and El Alto.
We provide context so visitors can understand how these businesses work and why they matter.