Downtown La Paz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown La Paz
Popular places to visit
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.
National Museum of Art
Browse indigenous, colonial and contemporary works by Bolivian artists at this wide-ranging museum in a colonial-era estate.
Activities
From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol
La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoon Share Trip (private room)
Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Day Tour from La Paz city
From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion and Round-Trip Bus
Our pick of the best Downtown La Paz Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown La Paz
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.
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.
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.
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.
Villa Pabón
If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen are top sights worth seeing.
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.