Downtown La Paz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown La Paz
Popular places to visit
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.
La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral
Striking neoclassical architecture and impressive stained glass windows testify to the city’s turbulent political history.
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.
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.
San Francisco Church
This historic church blends colonial and traditional architectural styles, ornate detailing, religious artworks and views of La Paz from the top of its tower.
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: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
TIWANAKU RUINS. Spiritual & Political Centre - Tiwanaku Culture.
Our pick of the best Downtown La Paz Hotel Deals
Mitru Express
Yes . Staff were very nice. Food is good
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel Europa La Paz
Excellent service from English speaking associates in front desk
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Ritz Apart Hotel
This is the second time my family stays in this hotel and they had a great experience, good location to go to the center and the south of the city. Pretty good breakfast and the room completely comfortable. We highly recommend Ritz hotel to anyone.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
The staff was amazing? So accommodating, friendly and helpful With good tips/suggestions of what to do where go
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hotel Presidente
Our room was fabulous. We got upgraded to a King Suite complete with jacuzzi tub in one of the two bathrooms. Great service from housekeeping staff and restaurant was good as well. Location in La Paz was perfect to walk to local attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Las Brisas Centro Hotel
Cute and unique place! Shout out to Louis for making our stay awesome, giving us lical recommendations and help with the rest of our trip. Would definitely recommend if you wanna be be close to the witch Market and other tourists areas.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown La Paz
Miraflores
If you're spending time in Miraflores, check out sights like Estadio Hernando Siles or Bolivian Andean Textiles Museum 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.
