Downtown La Paz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown La Paz
Popular places to visit
Witches' Market
Lucky frogs, godly mummified llama foetuses and roving witch doctors are all common at this specialty Aymara market.
Plaza Murillo
The home of Bolivia’s president, Congress and much of its most prized national art can be found around this central square.
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.
Plaza San Francisco
Political demonstrations, street performers, food vendors and La Paz’s indigenous population converge on this centrally located square.
Estadio Hernando Siles
Catch an event at Estadio Hernando Siles during your trip to La Paz. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Francisco Church
This ancient church and its affiliated historical museum offer a glimpse into religious life from the city’s earliest days.
Activities
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol
La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Our pick of the best Downtown La Paz Hotel Deals
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
The hotel location is great- very friendly and helpful staff. The onsite restaurants was really good too.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Mitru Express
Staff were excellent, particularly at the front desk. Very responsive and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Presidente
Not enough toiletries and electrical problems with sparks when putting in adapter to charge phone. Also the hotel decor was wayyyyy outdated the doors were very bad.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Europa La Paz
Large room
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Las Brisas Centro Hotel
Un hotel bien ubicado con personal amable. La habitación limpia con baño bien cuidado. Pero los colchones son muy viejos y hundidos.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Illampu Art Boutique Hotel
Room was very clean. Interesting decor. Great view from room and the breakfast room.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown La Paz
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.
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.
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.
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.
Villa Pabón
If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Tupac Katari Mirador are top sights worth seeing.
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.
