Mecapaca Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral
Striking neoclassical architecture and impressive stained glass windows testify to the city’s turbulent political history.
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.
Plaza Murillo
Unwind in the heart of La Paz, where majestic buildings line the square and grand statues tell of a history of political unrest and independence.
Witches' Market
Step into the world of traditional Aymara medicines, where the smells of herbs fill the air, ritual treatments are performed and Andean crafts are sold.
Plaza San Francisco
Admire historic architecture, enjoy street performers and magicians, buy arts, crafts and medicinal herbs and taste local delicacies at the food markets.
National Museum of Art
This remarkable collection of colonial paintings and contemporary artworks, housed in an historic mansion, showcase the art of renowned Latin American artists.
Activities
La Paz City Tours + Navigation Titikaka Lake
Private City Tour In La Paz (fullday)
PUMA PUNKU - TIWANAKU and The Titicaca Lake
La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit
City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz
6-Day Bolivia Private Tour: La Paz-Uyuni Salt Flats-Lake Titicaca-Tihuanacu
Our pick of the best Mecapaca Hotel Deals
Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024
Reviewed on 20 May 2024
Reviewed on 20 May 2024
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
Reviewed on 25 May 2024
Reviewed on 2 May 2024
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 Japanese Garden 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.
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 Plaza del Estudiante or Teatro al Aire Libre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Camacho Cable Car Station or Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to get around town.
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.