Mercado de Bruhas (witches' market) - is one of the most unique attractions in La Paz. The market is located on the street Jiminez and Linares, behind the majestic cathedral Iglesia de San Francisco. Here you can purchase various "magical" amulets and good silverware, as well as herbs, folk remedies and a variety of exciting ingredients used to manipulate the spirits inhabiting the world of the Aymara. Sale ingredients are dried herbs, seeds and various parts of frogs and insects that are used in rituals.
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