Witches Market

The Witches Market
La Paz, Bolivia

December : 2023

The Witches Market in La Paz, Bolivia is a neighborhood lined with shops and stalls offering bizarre goods and unusual traditions. Shelves are stuffed full of potions and pre-mixed elixirs, sacrifices hang from the ceiling, brujas, or local withches, perform rituals and cast spells from tables covered in herbs and amulets. There is endless local lore and many stories to be told here. A tour around the area comes with tales of human sacrifices, superstitions, and daily offerings made to gods and spirits. It is an interesting detour in an already fascinating city.

With an elevation of 11,975 feet, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world, and the city itself can appear surreal and overwhelming at first. After acclimating to the elevation and spending hours wandering the vibrant market, it is easy to fall in love with the strange and peculiar vibe of this place.

What’s more exciting, is being able to bring some of that magic home.

Browse the limited collection of found pieces and amulets we brought back to share with you.