Sopocachi Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral
Stained-glass windows depicting former Bolivian presidents as well as a presidential tomb grace this church in La Paz’s political centre.
Valle de la Luna
Clamber around the spikes and trenches of this unusual topography and follow the circular paths for spectacular views of otherworldly scenery.
Plaza Murillo
The home of Bolivia’s president, Congress and much of its most prized national art can be found around this central square.
Witches' Market
Lucky frogs, godly mummified llama foetuses and roving witch doctors are all common at this specialty Aymara market.
Plaza San Francisco
Political demonstrations, street performers, food vendors and La Paz’s indigenous population converge on this centrally located square.
National Museum of Art
Browse indigenous, colonial and contemporary works by Bolivian artists at this wide-ranging museum in a colonial-era estate.
Activities
La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit
6-Day Bolivia Private Tour: La Paz-Uyuni Salt Flats-Lake Titicaca-Tihuanacu
6 Days Private Best of Bolivia Tour from La Paz with Flights VIP
Uyuni Salt Flats - 3Days/2Nights + Bus La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz
Half Day - TITIKAKA LAKE - The White God Legend
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Other neighbourhoods around Sopocachi
Downtown La Paz
Shopping, churches and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Plaza del Estudiante or Teatro al Aire Libre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Camacho Cable Car Station or Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to get around town.
San Pedro
While you're in San Pedro, take in top sights like Plaza del Estudiante and jump on the metro at Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to see more of the city.
Calle Sagarnaga
Cafes and shopping are notable features of Calle Sagarnaga. You might consider stopping by San Francisco Convent and Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Villa Pabón
If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen are top sights worth seeing.
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Irpavi Cable Car Station or San Miguel Arcángel Church and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.
San Miguel
Visitors to San Miguel enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Galería PURO is worth a stop.