Cable car purple line & Mirador Killi Killi





 There are 10 cable car lines and 30 stations connecting various parts of La Paz, I took the Red Line yesterday to reach El Alto, and then k the purple line today to reach another overlook. The cable cars (Teleferico) run Monday to Saturday 6am to 11pm, and Sunday 7am to 9pm. The purple line connects La Paz and El Alto perpendicularly. 












I walked along a green park strip to check out some of the Cholets in El Alto. The primarily Aymaran community that resides in El Alto are true entrepreneurs, building successful businesses buying/selling imported goods from China. The Nouveau Riche of El Alto turn to El Alto native Freddy Mamani to design their houses, the so- called Cholets. These colorful buildings are inspired by native Aymara architecture, festival chola clothing and the Transformers cartoons.









Freddy Mamani Silvestre is the architect responsible for the now more than 70 “cholets” (buildings) scattered over the city with extravagant designs and bold contrasting colors. While some critics find the buildings garish, they have definitely brightened and added some pizazz to the city!


I then walked back to the same station to make my second visit to the Bolivian Popular Food. I got there about 12:40 pm, and seated around 1:05 pm. It changes menu every week, so I tasted different dishes today. 


After the fine dining, I hiked up the Killi Killi overlook with a full stomach.  Mirador Killi Killi offers spectacular panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains, particularly the Illimani Mountain. I stayed there over half an hour to enjoy the unforgettable, breathtaking views. The climb was steep and challenging, especially after a big meal. It is a popular spot for photos and enjoying the city's dramatic geography.

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