Things to do in La Paz

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1. Witches' Market

Get an insight into the world of Aymara witchcraft and medicine at the lively Mercado de Hechicería or Mercado de las Brujas (Witches’ Market) in La Paz. Browse the collection of intriguing stalls for anything from amulets and herbal remedies to clothing and handicrafts from the Andes Mountains. The Aymara culture has its origins in the highlands of Bolivia and Chile.
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Witches\' Market which includes markets

2. Plaza Murillo

Visit Plaza Murillo to spot some of La Paz’s finest colonial buildings then see an impressive collection of colonial and modern art. Since the colonial years, this leafy square has been the city’s historic center and today it remains the focal point of political life in Bolivia. It takes its name from Pedro Domingo Murillo, who was an important figure in the war of independence.
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3. La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral

Visit the La Paz Cathedral (Catedral Nuestra Señora de La Paz), also called Cathedral Murillo, to admire its 19th-century architecture and collection of stained-glass windows. The cathedral contains the tomb of a former Bolivian president. Work began on this impressive building in the 1830s. The cathedral dominates Plaza Murillo, La Paz’s central public square.
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4. Valle de la Luna

The Valle de la Luna is an unusual geological terrain comprising clay spires and troughs. Erosion has worn down a mountain, creating a colorful and moon-like topography. Admire the reds, violets and browns of this fascinating landscape just outside of La Paz.
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Valle de la Luna featuring tranquil scenes

5. Plaza San Francisco

Architectural masterpieces and street performers, handicraft vendors and a food market make Plaza San Francisco one of the most animated public squares in La Paz. The square marks the point where the city’s colonial quarter bordered with the Aymara indigenous districts.
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6. Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana

Visit the Catedral de la Virgen de Candelaria, the Copacabana Cathedral, to see a marvelous early 17th-century building and its interesting collection of European art. Take the opportunity to watch unusual religious ceremonies and to be part of colorful Catholic festivals.
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Copacabana Cathedral showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

7. San Francisco Church

Admire the eclectic architectural styles and intricate decorations of the San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco). See religious paintings and historical artifacts in the church’s museum and enjoy city views from its bell tower, looking out over the convent’s jumble of rooftops.
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San Francisco Church showing a city

What to do in La Paz


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Areas of La Paz

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Downtown La Paz

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Shopping, churches and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Estadio Hernando Siles or Plaza del Estudiante while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Teatro al Aire Libre Cable Car Station or Plaza Triangular Cable Car Station to get around town.

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Sopocachi

Theatres, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Sopocachi. Sights like Plaza Abaroa and Parque del Monticulo are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater La Paz area at Sopocachi Cable Car Station.

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San Miguel

San Miguel is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Galería PURO and El Bosque Boulevard Food Court.

San Miguel
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Macrodistrito Sur

If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Megacenter Bolivia or Irpavi Cable Car Station and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.

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Villa Pabón

If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen are top sights worth seeing.

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Miraflores

If you're spending time in Miraflores, check out sights like Estadio Hernando Siles or Bolivian Andean Textiles Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monumento a Busch Cable Car Station or Héroes de la Revolución Cable Car Station.

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