Near Gate 3 in Terminal 1, this stall leans hard into Bolivian handicrafts.
Crafts Market Stall 2 sits airside in Terminal 1, a short walk from the early-morning LPB domestic departures. It’s a compact stand with shelves stacked high with alpaca and llama textiles, small wood carvings, and woven accessories. Prices are in bolivianos, and most pieces sit in the BOB 40–150 range, with smaller trinkets cheaper than the big scarves and shawls.
Expect the usual La Paz airport mix here: hand‑woven chuspas (small shoulder bags), bright Andean hats, and magnet-and-keychain racks for last‑minute gifts before flights to Santa Cruz or international connections. Stock looks similar to what you see around La Paz’s city markets, but here you trade a lower price for the fact that you’re already through security in Terminal 1.
Quality varies by item, and you can spot machine‑made pieces next to more detailed work. A quick rule of thumb: heavier alpaca scarves around BOB 120–150 usually feel better than the ultra‑cheap blends under BOB 60. Carved llamas and small textiles fit easily in a backpack, which helps if you’re boarding a regional jet with tighter carry‑on checks at El Alto.
Most stalls at LPB keep roughly the same hours, opening around the first flights at 04:30–05:00 and closing after the late departures near 22:00, and Crafts Market Stall 2 tends to track that schedule. Payment is typically cash, with some vendors accepting local cards; don’t count on contactless. Tip: if you see something you like here at Gate 3, buy it on the spot—selection shifts a lot between morning and evening waves.