Sopocachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sopocachi
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!
La Paz: Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, & Killi Killi Tour
Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda
Our pick of the best Sopocachi Hotel Deals
Hotel Rey Palace
Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2023
HB Sopocachi
Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2021
El Rey Palace Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Oct. 2019
Greenhouse Bolivia - Hostel
Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2019
Apartment Sopocachi 360
Cozy 1-bedroom condo in charming La Paz with fitness room, WiFi
Other neighbourhoods around Sopocachi
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Villa Pabón
If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen are top sights worth seeing.