Your Free Essential Tour of La Paz will take you around the emblematic Murilo Square, where travelers can find the most famous attractions. In this 16th century square, you will see the Government Palace, the Parliament and the Cathedral of La Paz. This beautiful place will be the perfect setting to hear about the history of the Bolivian capital, founded on October 20, 1548 by Captain Alonso de Mendoza. Strolling through historic streets, such as Jaen Street, you will see beautiful examples of colonial architecture from that era. During the tour, you will also learn about the Aymara and Quechua cultures: about their language, some of their traditional customs, as well as the social problems they face.