If the skies are turning a dark shade of gray, why not spend your day at Costumbrista Juan de Vargas Museum? You'll be surprised just how many interesting facts you can discover about days gone by here.

You'll soon discover why this Downtown La Paz collection of historical artifacts is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to do and see here, La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral, Hernando Siles Stadium, and Plaza Murillo are in the area as well. They won't take you very long to reach from Costumbrista Juan de Vargas Museum.

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HUALIMEI HOTEL

Macrodistrito Sur

$1,043

per person

Nov 8 - Nov 14

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Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to La Paz (LPB)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)

Tge location is excellent and the eoom and common areas are well keep and clean. The staff was very nice and answered many questions

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

Ritz Apart Hotel

Downtown La Paz

$1,360

per person

Nov 8 - Nov 14

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to La Paz (LPB)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (246 reviews)

Breakfast in morning, great cleanliness daily close to mall and food. Would stay again

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa

Downtown La Paz

$1,082

per person

Nov 8 - Nov 14

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Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to La Paz (LPB)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (715 reviews)

Good breakfast. The room was quiet. Cleaning was done fairly quickly.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

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