Palca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 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.
Activities
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Our pick of the best Palca Hotel Deals
Hotel Sagarnaga
The hoter was perfect for an overnight stay close to the airport
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
DREAM By Stannum Hotel
Clean room, comfortable bed, staff very good and helpful. Would stay again. Breakfast good, not top class but better than expected.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
The staff was great, room was spacious, we only stayed 1 night so didn't get to explore the area but would definitely return...and recommend!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Good location, personnel was very polite
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
El Museo Hotel Boutique
The staff is excellent . . the breakfast is very good . . there is a nice restaurant near the hotel where I had a good meal . . the area around the hotel is OK for a short walk. The most prestigious area in La Paz is the Southern district. It would take you 20 minutes to get there by a taxi. Taxi ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Mitru Express
Garage has very limited space. Everything else was great.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palca
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
