Mercado Garcilaso de la Vega

Mercado Garcilaso de la Vega is a marketplace in La Paz, Altiplano. Mercado Garcilaso de la Vega is situated nearby to Hospital Otorrino Oftalmológico, as well as near the place of worship Shekinah.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Casa Grande del Pueblo and Plaza Murillo.

Casa Grande del Pueblo

Public building

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The Casa Grande del Pueblo is the Bolivian presidential residence that replaced the Palacio Quemado in 2018. It is a 30 story tower. Inaugurated on 9 August 2018 during the presidency of Evo Morales as the official residence of the President of Bolivia, the interim government of Jeanine Áñez reverted to occupying the Palacio Quemado from 2019 to 2020. Casa Grande del Pueblo is situated 1 km east of Mercado Garcilaso de la Vega.

Plaza Murillo

Square

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The Plaza Murillo is the central plaza of the city of La Paz and the open space most connected to the political life of Bolivia. Prominent buildings on the plaza include the Palacio Quemado, the Casa Grande del Pueblo, Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia, and the Cathedral of La Paz. Plaza Murillo is situated 1 km east of Mercado Garcilaso de la Vega.

Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz

Church

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The Basilica of San Francisco in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, is a Catholic church under the advocation of Francis of Assisi. It is located in the center of the city, in the square that bears its name, Plaza San Francisco. Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz is situated 670 metres east of Mercado Garcilaso de la Vega.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Paz and Calacoto.

La Paz

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La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, while Sucre is the constitutional capital and the seat of the Supreme Court.

Calacoto

Suburb

Calacoto or Qalaqutu is a neighborhood in La Paz Municipality, Bolivia. It is located in the southern part of the city and is considered one of the largest residential zones due to the cost of the houses and the services available. Calacoto is situated 8 km southeast of Mercado Garcilaso de la Vega.