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.
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 Murillo
The home of Bolivia’s president, Congress and much of its most prized national art can be found around this central square.
Plaza San Francisco
Political demonstrations, street performers, food vendors and La Paz’s indigenous population converge on this centrally located square.
San Francisco Church
This ancient church and its affiliated historical museum offer a glimpse into religious life from the city’s earliest days.
National Museum of Art
Browse indigenous, colonial and contemporary works by Bolivian artists at this wide-ranging museum in a colonial-era estate.
Activities
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
2 Day Trip From La Paz: Copacabana & Isla del Sol (Night in Isla del Sol)
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Our pick of the best Downtown La Paz Hotel Deals
Hotel Europa La Paz
Very nice hotel and very convenient for walking the city and connecting to the gondola transports.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Ritz Apart Hotel
Room was spacious and comfortable as well as convenient to where we were heading. Staff were helpful and breakfast had a great selection of food.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Amazing view from room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Mitru Express
Clean and functional. Good room size and comfy bed. No water and hairdryer did not work. Issue with shower holding temperature, it was either boiling or freezing which meant having a shower was a bit challenging.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Presidente
Location
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Hostel Canoa
Central location easy access to public transportation. Bad internet.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025
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 Calle Jaen 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.
