Guide 🇧🇴 La Paz

La Paz
👤 Population 2.9 million 🕛 Local time:

Valle de la Luna

Unique geological formations resembling a lunar landscape.

Valle de la Luna

Witches' Market

Traditional market offering herbs, remedies, and ritual items.


San Francisco Church

Historic church known for its intricate Baroque architecture.

San Francisco Church

Plaza San Francisco

Major central square beside San Francisco Church, lively with market stalls and locals; historically significant as a frequent site for protests and gatherings.


Plaza Murillo

Central square surrounded by important government buildings.

Plaza Murillo

Museo Nacional de Arqueología Tiwanaku

Archaeology museum presenting ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and religious symbols from the long-lasting Tiwanaku civilization, offering deep historical context.


Mi Teleférico

Urban cable car system providing panoramic city views.

Mi Teleférico

Mirador Killi Killi

Popular viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over La Paz’s bowl-shaped cityscape and surrounding mountains, especially rewarding for photos and sunset views.


Coca Museum

Informative museum explaining coca leaf history and its cultural role, plus its modern uses and the realities of cocaine production.


Presidential Palace

Prominent government building bordering Plaza Murillo, central to Bolivia’s political life and a must-see exterior landmark in the historic core.


Calle Sagarnaga

Bustling street near San Francisco Cathedral, lined with souvenir shops, alpaca-wool boutiques, eateries, and street art—an easy gateway to the historic center.


Calle Jaén

Colonial street lined with museums and colorful houses.


Museo Casa de Murillo

History museum on Calle Jaén exploring Bolivia’s independence struggle, providing context to La Paz’s political identity and national heroes.


Plaza de los Españoles

Accessible viewpoint plaza offering broad city and mountain vistas, a convenient stop to appreciate La Paz’s dramatic topography from above.


Museo de Metales Preciosos

Small museum on Calle Jaén showcasing pre-Columbian gold and silver, offering a focused look at ancient craftsmanship and Andean heritage.


Death Road

Infamous road popular for adventurous mountain biking.

Death Road

El Alto Market

One of the largest open-air markets in Latin America.

El Alto Market

Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas

Compact museum highlighting Bolivian traditions and customs, ideal for understanding local culture beyond the main plazas and monuments.


Muela del Diablo

Distinctive rock formation popular for hiking.

Muela del Diablo

Valle de las Ánimas

Dramatic valley known for its striking rock spires.


San Jorge

Modern, upscale adjacent district with luxury hotels and excellent cable-car connections; cited as one of the safest options.


Calacoto

Premium residential and commercial neighborhood with rich residents, convenient location, and safe environment.

Calacoto

Obrajes

Quiet residential south suburb with milder temperatures, greenery, dining options, and nearby Teleférico stations for easy access.


Sopocachi

Charming, wooded, and clean area with a bohemian atmosphere, pubs, nightclubs, and high-end apartments.

Sopocachi

San Miguel

Commercial neighborhood with shops, malls, entertainment, and a calm, safe atmosphere.


El Rosario and Belen

Tourist-focused area with hotels, hostels, and major attractions, but crowded and noisy.


Center

Government and institutional buildings with some colonial architecture, but less practical for tourists.


LPB

El Alto International Airport


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