The Witches' Market Mercado de las Brujas
The Witches' Market, known locally as Mercado de las Brujas, is a market in La Paz, Bolivia. It is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 10th among Bolivia's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the months with the least rain, such as June, July, or August, when there are about 2 rainy days per month. Temperatures during these months range from lows of -2 °C to highs of 12 °C. The market is located on Calle Linares between Sagarnaga and Santa Cruz.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) is 4 km away. From the capital, Sucre, the distance is 417 km. Nearby locations include San Pedro prison (1.6 km), Palacio Quemado (1.7 km), Valle de las Ánimas (14.4 km), Yungas Road (21.6 km), and Huayna Potosí (26.5 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 14 °C. The wettest is January, with about 238 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 238 | 176 | 133 | 71 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 39 | 59 | 84 | 95 | 160 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
