10 TOP Things to Do in La Paz July 2026

A densely populated city with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by mountains.

A coastal landscape with a town, green fields, and a mountain.

A brightly lit historic building with columns and a clock tower at night.

A historic cityscape with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a hillside in the background.

A densely populated urban area with a large stadium and surrounding residential buildings.

Activities

Chacaltaya + Moon Valley

AU$56

per adult

Cholitas Wrestling/Cholitas Luchadoras

AU$32

per adult

La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

AU$63

per adult

Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol

AU$82

per adult

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La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

AU$21

per adult

Chacaltaya & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.

Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.

AU$53

per adult

La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour

AU$52

per adult

Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind

AU$32

per adult

La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley

AU$56

per adult

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1. Witches' Market

Perhaps the best place in La Paz to learn about Aymara culture is the Mercado de las Brujas (Witches’ Market). Here, the Andean indigenous group sells its clothing and handicrafts alongside herbal remedies and magical amulets. Discover the beliefs of the Aymara, see some of their stranger artefacts and buy some memorable souvenirs to take home with you.

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A variety of colorful, intricately designed containers and decorative items, including a prominent horn with beadwork and a figure with a headdress.

2. Valle de la Luna

The Valle de la Luna is an unusual geological terrain comprising clay spires and troughs. Erosion has worn down a mountain, creating a colorful and moon-like topography. Admire the reds, violets and browns of this fascinating landscape just outside of La Paz.

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A winding road in a mountainous area with rocky terrain and flags.

3. La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral

Located next to the Presidential Palace, La Paz Cathedral is one of the most important churches in Bolivia. See the tomb of a former Bolivian president inside, and learn about the political leaders executed on the plaza in front of the church. The rich neoclassical design of La Paz’s central church is one of the city’s most iconic sights.

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A Gothic cathedral with intricate architecture and a flag.

4. Plaza San Francisco

Get a panoramic view over the city centre, sample a tropical fruit from a street vendor and witness a political demonstration at Plaza San Francisco. This main square is one of the city’s most popular meeting places, attracting street musicians and La Paz’s sizeable indigenous population.

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A street market with colorful textiles and handicrafts displayed outside shops.

5. Plaza Murillo

Encircled with stately colonial-era palaces, Plaza Murillo is the historical heart of La Paz and the political centre of Bolivia. While the square is named after the revolutionary leader Pedro Domingo Murillo, it has been the city’s central square since colonial times. Tour the government buildings, visit a national art museum and enjoy the shade from the ring of trees around the square.

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A historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by pedestrians and flags.

6. Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana

European art, 17th-century architecture and strange religious rituals await you at the Copacabana Cathedral (Catedral de la Virgen de Candelaria). Time your visit to this bright-white church in the heart of Copacabana correctly to join in a religious celebration or a solemn pilgrimage to a nearby hilltop.

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A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a clock, surrounded by colorful buildings and a crosswalk.

7. San Francisco Church

San Francisco Church has stood in the heart of La Paz since the city’s founding. Its massive bell tower rises above one of the city’s main squares, the Plaza San Francisco. Study the mixed design that the cathedral has picked up over its long and storied history. Visit the Museo San Francisco in the neighbouring convent to see colonial-era religious artefacts and devotional artworks.

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Witches' Market

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Lucky frogs, godly mummified llama foetuses and roving witch doctors are all common at this specialty Aymara market.

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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.

An aerial view of a city with a prominent river, a bridge, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A cityscape with a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A snow-capped mountain with a town in the foreground.

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.

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