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San Pedro Prison · Prison Tourism (Active Prisons)

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San Pedro Prison · Prison Tourism (Active Prisons)

San Pedro Prison is renowned for its self-governing prison society where inmates and their families live together inside the prison walls. Informal tours allow visitors to observe the unique prison economy and enjoy the restaurants operated by inmates. Though tours are historically available, current access may be suspended making visiting risky and unofficial. **Unique Factor:** Self-governing prison society, families live inside, informal tours **Key Experiences:** Inmate-guided tours (unofficial), prison economy observation, restaurants inside

Destination Overview

San Pedro Prison is renowned for its self-governing prison society where inmates and their families live together inside the prison walls. Informal tours allow visitors to observe the unique prison economy and enjoy the restaurants operated by inmates. Though tours are historically available, current access may be suspended making visiting risky and unofficial. **Unique Factor:** Self-governing prison society, families live inside, informal tours **Key Experiences:** Inmate-guided tours (unofficial), prison economy observation, restaurants inside

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Best season
None
Difficulty
8
Region
Bolivia, La Paz

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