San Miguel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Miguel
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
San Francisco Church
This ancient church and its affiliated historical museum offer a glimpse into religious life from the city’s earliest days.
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 San Miguel Hotel Deals
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
MET Hotel
Lovely hotel. Nice staff. Bed comfy. They allowed us check in early. Food was good. Could do with a bigger more noticeable sign post on the hotel for easy find.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Casa Grande Express
Ok
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Casa Grande Suites
Hotel Rennova
Room was super clean, staff very helpful and nice, food was delicious
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Casa Grande Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around San Miguel
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 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.
Downtown La Paz
Shopping, churches and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Estadio Hernando Siles or Teatro al Aire Libre 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.
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.
