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.
San Francisco Church
This ancient church and its affiliated historical museum offer a glimpse into religious life from the city’s earliest days.
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.
Activities
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol
La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling
Our pick of the best Downtown La Paz Hotel Deals
Ritz Apart Hotel
"Large suite, excellent amenities, great location, good breakfast."
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
"Hotel in quiet part of city, excellent location near two lines of Teleferico. Room was fine, had good size, bed is comfortable. View from 12 floor is beautiful, shops on ground floor are good benefits. Near are some good Argentinian restaurant and another shopping centre with exchange office with ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Europa La Paz
Hotel LP Columbus
"I enjoyed everything about this property. The only thing that could use an improvement is the breakfast food. I wish there were more protein options. The rooms, staff, and wi-fi were all great. Javier was always helpful and courteous."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 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 Also the hotel decor was wayyyyy outdated the doors were very bad."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
Mitru Express
"Staff were excellent, particularly at the front desk. Very responsive and helpful."
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 Plaza Monolito Bennett 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.
