Online Private La Paz Experience: Coca Leaf Reading Ceremony
La Paz, Bolivia
From USD 18.75
Office phone number: +51 994 688 552
Online Private La Paz Experience: Coca Leaf Reading Ceremony
La Paz, Bolivia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Take part in a sacred Andean ceremony with a live coca leaf reading from Bolivia. Your host will take you to visit a local Amauta, who will interpret what the leaves have to tell you and offer insight into any decisions you may be trying to make. Come with your questions and an open mind!
Note: The start time for this experience is in local La Paz time. Please remember to check the corresponding start time for your time zone. Your email confirmation will be in local La Paz time.
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Highlights
- Experience an intimate and interactive sacred coca leaf reading ceremony
- Ask your Amauta questions about different aspects of your life, such as love, health, work or family
- Learn about the significance of Mama coca and Amautas to Andean people
- Chat with your host about Andean culture and traditions while enjoying views of La Paz and El Alto city
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- By taking this tour, you are supporting local tour guides who have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Meeting point:
From the comfort of your own home!
The start time for this experience is in local La Paz time. Please remember to check the corresponding start time for your time zone. Your email confirmation will be in local La Paz time.
- Starting time: 9.00 AM, 11.30 AM, 2.00 PM
- Ending point:
Your own home.
Language: English or Spanish
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Our customers need to bring their questions
Your host will welcome you at the cable car station and virtually take you for a ride on this very local form of transportation. Along the way, enjoy some aerial views of the city and chat with your host about Bolivian culture and traditions, as well as daily life in El Alto city and the Andes.
Then it’s time for the reading! Did you know, the reading of coca leaves is the most recognized divinatory method in South America? The coca leaf, often called Mama Coca, is viewed by locals as a magical element, with the power to guide, to heal and to channel Andean spirits. An Amauta is someone who interprets the leaves to reveal a person’s destiny. We’ll meet with a local Amauta who will lead us in our own Mama coca reading ceremony. You’ll have the chance to ask any specific questions you may have to the Mama coca.
These coca leaf ceremonies are traditionally used by the Andean people to guide them in various aspects of their lives, including love, health, work and family. The Amauta invokes the spirit of the plant as well as the person who is being read, to uncover answers to their questions.
After your ceremony, we’ll give thanks to Mama Coca and the Amauta for their guidance. We’ll also take a picture of you after your ceremony, for you to keep as a souvenir of your virtual visit to La Paz and El Alto.
Sometimes the Amauta will suggest another ceremony if you need further resolution. If this is something you’re interested in, we can discuss after the experience.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Our customers need to bring their questions
Your Trip: For your online Urban Adventure experience, you will be in a private Zoom or Meet group of a maximum of 4 people.
Confirmation of booking: After booking, you will receive an invite with a personal link for the experience. Multiple guests may participate from one device
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations more than 1 day before the experience will receive a full refund. Cancellations within this period attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +51 994 688 552
Email address: info@limaurbanadventures.com
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