Downtown La Paz

La Paz

Plaza Murillo featuring a city, night scenes and heritage architecture
San Francisco Church featuring a city
Plaza Murillo which includes heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
National Museum of Art showing interior views and art
La Paz showing heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Witches\' Market showing food

Witches' Market

4/5(41 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the curious Mercado de las Brujas to discover traditional Bolivian herbal and ritual treatments while you shop for Andean handicrafts.

Witches' Market
La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral

La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral

4/5(25 reviews)

Admire the neoclassical architecture and impressive stained-glass windows of La Paz’s main cathedral, one of the striking colonial-era buildings on Plaza Murillo.

La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral
San Francisco Church showing heritage architecture, a city and a church or cathedral

San Francisco Church

4/5(43 reviews)

Marvel at the range of architectural styles and intricate artwork of this centuries-old church, spot religious paintings in its convent then enjoy views of La Paz from its tower.

San Francisco Church
Plaza Murillo featuring a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Plaza Murillo

4/5(49 reviews)

The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.

Plaza Murillo
Plaza San Francisco which includes street scenes

Plaza San Francisco

4/5(30 reviews)

See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.

Plaza San Francisco
National Museum of Art showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

National Museum of Art

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Admire an impressive collection of colonial paintings and contemporary art by well-known national and Latin American artists in this historic mansion.

National Museum of Art

Things to do

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus

$219
per adult
From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!

Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!

$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol

Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol

$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Picture 2 for Activity From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion + Round Trip Bus

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion and Round-Trip Bus

$200
per adult
From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion and Round-Trip Bus
La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoon Share Trip

La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoon Share Trip (private room)

$488
per adult
La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoon Share Trip (private room)
3 Days 2 Nights Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus from La Paz

3 Days 2 Nights Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus from La Paz

$485
per adult
3 Days 2 Nights Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus from La Paz
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Downtown La Paz Hotel Deals

Ritz Apart Hotel

Ritz Apart Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Isabel La Catolica Nro. 2478, La Paz
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
Disappointing restaurant/bar
"The apartment was lovely however the restaurant and the bar didn’t deliver to the expected Ritz standard. There was no barman to make cocktails, staff were not the most proactive to try to solve problems, food was basic both for dinner and breakfast. I would say breakfast was cold and limited. It’s ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

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Mitru Express

Mitru Express

3.5 out of 5
Casimiro Corrales N 1013, Zona Miraflores, La Paz
$69 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$69 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (187 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and well-maintained. The view was amazing from my room and especially from the restaurant. Food and restaurant service was great."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

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Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa

Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Edificio Multicine Pisos 5 & 12, La Paz, La Paz
$104 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$104 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
"Nice property centrally located. Good dining options. Spa was disappointing. We took complimentary 30mins spa service and one more treatment which was wrong call. They have spa at the hotel but I do not recommend, never have I felt so worse after spa day. Staff are nice but not well trained for spa ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

3.5 out of 5
C. Potosí Nro. 920, La Paz
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Municipal House of Culture Franz Tamayo and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"The Hotel President has a perfect location. The staff were always kind, helpful and very professional. Great place to stay in La Paz."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

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Hotel Europa La Paz

Hotel Europa La Paz

4 out of 5
Calle Tiahuanaco N. 64, La Paz
$105 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$105 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions National Museum of Archaeology and Plaza del ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (390 reviews)
Outdated but clean and pleasant, with good staff
"Nice hotel with good staff. Breakfast was basic but pleasant. The whole place is quite outdated, but it has been kept well and is clean."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hotel Europa La Paz
EXPRESS HOTEL

EXPRESS HOTEL

3 out of 5
Sagarnaga, 324, La Paz, Murillo
Fully refundable
$23 nightly
The price is $23 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$23 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Coca Museum and Witches' Market are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"Nice enough place in a cool part of La Paz. No view of anything but still a good location. As always, never enough toilet paper but maybe that is a US tourist thing. Shower was great and breakfast was okay."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Downtown La Paz

A beautiful sunset view over the strange and chaotic city of La Paz, Bolivia. In the background you can see the mountain of Illimani. #troveontuesday

Miraflores

While you're in Miraflores, take in top sights like Estadio Hernando Siles or Museum of the National Revolution, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Monumento a Busch Cable Car Station or Héroes de la Revolución Cable Car Station.

Miraflores
Bolivian popcorn located vendor in Plaza San Pedro. This was located right outside "San Pedro" prison which became famous due to the book "Marching Powder". Significantly different from most correctional facilities, inmates at San Pedro have jobs inside the community, buy or rent their accommodation, and often live with their families. The sale of cocaine base to visiting tourists gives those inside a significant income and an unusual amount of freedom within the prison walls. Elected leaders enforce the laws of the community, commonly through stabbing. The prison is home to approximately 1,500 inmates

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.

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Sopocachi

Theaters, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers 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.

Sopocachi
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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.

San Jorge
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Villa Pabón

While visiting Villa Pabón, you might make a stop by sights like Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen.

Villa Pabón
The microbuses all around La Paz are an easy and cheap mode of transportation around the city. And they look beautiful too!

Calle Sagarnaga

Cafes and shopping are notable features of Calle Sagarnaga. You might consider a stop by San Francisco Convent and Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Calle Sagarnaga
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Downtown La Paz

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