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 San Francisco
Admire historic architecture, enjoy street performers and magicians, buy arts, crafts and medicinal herbs and taste local delicacies at the food markets.
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.
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.
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.
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
Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Day Tour from La Paz city
From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion and Round-Trip Bus
La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoon Share Trip (private room)
Our pick of the best Downtown La Paz Hotel Deals
Ritz Apart Hotel
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
Mitru Express
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025
Hotel Presidente
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Hotel Europa La Paz
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
EXPRESS HOTEL
Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025
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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 Museum of the National Revolution 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.