Mecapaca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Witches' Market
Lucky frogs, godly mummified llama foetuses and roving witch doctors are all common at this specialty Aymara market.
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.
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.
San Francisco Church
This ancient church and its affiliated historical museum offer a glimpse into religious life from the city’s earliest days.
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.
Activities
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
2 Day Trip From La Paz: Copacabana & Isla del Sol (Night in Isla del Sol)
Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda
Our pick of the best Mecapaca Hotel Deals
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Excellent, modern hotel with great design features and fabulous art throughout. Very warm service, incredible buffet breakfast with many high quality choices. Walkable within a few blocks of the telegenic, which is the best transportation ever!! We also figured out the local collectivos (take the ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Ritz Apart Hotel
Beautiful hotel, staff was great. If you find yourself in LA Paz, it's a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Sagarnaga
The location is the best . It is pretty safe around and it’s convenient near the witches market and the travel agencies . The only thing is that internet connection is not the best in the rooms but it works fine in the lobby and the restaurant
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
MET Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Hotel Europa La Paz
Very nice hotel and very convenient for walking the city and connecting to the gondola transports.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
The hotel was beautifully designed to the rooms very nice
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mecapaca
Palca
While there might not be top attractions in Palca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Valle de las Animas and Muela del Diablo.
San Miguel
Visitors to San Miguel enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Galería PURO is worth a stop.
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Irpavi Cable Car Station or Megacenter Bolivia and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes 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.
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.
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.
