Things to do in La Paz

Activities, attractions and tours

A densely populated city with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by mountains.
A coastal landscape with a town, green fields, and a mountain.
A brightly lit historic building with columns and a clock tower at night.
A historic cityscape with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a hillside in the background.
A densely populated urban area with a large stadium and surrounding residential buildings.

Things to do

Chacaltaya + Moon Valley

Chacaltaya + Moon Valley

S$52
per adult
Chacaltaya + Moon Valley
La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

S$58
per adult
La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol

Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol

S$76
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.

Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.

S$75
per adult
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

S$19
per adult
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling
Cholitas Wrestling/Cholitas Luchadoras

Cholitas Wrestling/Cholitas Luchadoras

S$30
per adult
Cholitas Wrestling/Cholitas Luchadoras
Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

S$71
per adult
Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda
Chiarkhota Lagoon

Trekking Alternative in La Paz Chiarkhota Lagoon

S$65
per adult
Trekking Alternative in La Paz Chiarkhota Lagoon
La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley

La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley

S$52
per adult
La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley
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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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A variety of colorful, intricately designed containers and decorative items, including a prominent horn with beadwork and a figure with a headdress.

2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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A street market with colorful textiles and handicrafts displayed outside shops.

5. 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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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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A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a clock, surrounded by colorful buildings and a crosswalk.

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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What to do in La Paz

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A variety of colorful, intricately designed containers and decorative items, including a prominent horn with beadwork and a figure with a headdress.

Witches' Market

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Browse the stalls of the curious Mercado de las Brujas to discover traditional Bolivian herbal and ritual treatments while you shop for Andean handicrafts.
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Downtown La Paz

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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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.

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.

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San Jorge

While you're in San Jorge, take in top sights like Multicine entertainment center and jump on the metro at San Jorge Cable Car Station to see more of the city.

 

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