San Miguel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Miguel
Popular places to visit
Witches' Market
Lucky frogs, godly mummified llama foetuses and roving witch doctors are all common at this specialty Aymara market.
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.
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.
San Francisco Church
This ancient church and its affiliated historical museum offer a glimpse into religious life from the city’s earliest days.
Plaza San Francisco
Political demonstrations, street performers, food vendors and La Paz’s indigenous population converge on this centrally located square.
Activities
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
2 Day Trip From La Paz: Copacabana & Isla del Sol (Night in Isla del Sol)
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Our pick of the best San Miguel Hotel Deals
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
All around great stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Casa Grande Hotel
Great hotel, I totally recommend it
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Casa Grande Suites
Great service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Casa Grande Express
Close to everything, dining, transportation, shopping
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Hotel Mitru Sur
I would ask the Hotel that if you are not going to honor Platinum membership don’t call yourself a VIP hotel. It is deceptive, especially when we are coming from another country and expect certain things
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Miguel
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Irpavi Cable Car Station or Megacenter Bolivia 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 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.
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.
