Shopping in Bolivia

Shopping in Bolivia is a beautiful experience. From shopping malls selling branded stuffs to street markets selling traditional handicrafts… you will find it all in Bolivia.  

The area of La Paz, Calle Sagárnaga is where you will have a great time shopping. A haven for shoppers here you can hop from shop to shop for handicrafts ranging from famous alpaca sweaters, leather bags, gloves, hats, and textile goods. Local markets in Bolivia are also a great place to find exclusive items and souvenirs. The Sunday market that is held in Tarabuco, is among the best and one of its kinds in Bolivia. Besides the street markets, there are also many malls and shopping centers in Bolivia that offer excellent shopping experience. Visit the cities for the best of products and bargains.   

The fiat currency of Bolivia is the Boliviano. The notes are of the 200, 100, 50, 20, and 10 denominations and coins fall in the denominations of 5, 2, and 1 boliviano. U.S. dollars are extensively accepted in most of the tourist shops, hotels, and for other transactions. Boliviano Currency can be exchanged for US dollars and South American currencies at casa de cambio agencies.