Protective offerings The Mercado de Hechiceria Witches market An insight into the world of Aymara mysticism La Paz Bolivia

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Protective offerings called mesas or pagos burned or buried to placate the various spirits and magical beings that are believed to reign over daily life The Mercado de Hechiceria area Witches market north of the Iglesia San Francisco and between Calle Santa Cruz and Calle Sagarnaga A fascinating insight into the world of Aymara mysticism a bizarre array of goods on offer Yatiris and Kallawayas native traditional healers adopt an holistic approach to combining herbal and magical methods to cure their customers La Paz Bolivia South America

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