Mecapaca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
Striking neoclassical architecture and impressive stained glass windows testify to the city’s turbulent political history.
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.
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.
Activities
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda
Our pick of the best Mecapaca Hotel Deals
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
All around great stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
DREAM By Stannum Hotel
the room was spotless and the staff was courteous. breakfast was wonderful, they helped with directions to spots in which i had interest, great hotel
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Sagarnaga
It was amazing staff to breakfast to room all great
Reviewed on 3 Nov 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
Very nice hotel away from the old town but taxis are very inexpensive and we had excellent local restaurants. One of our best meals was at the hotel restaurant, Terra, which I highly recommend...it appeared people not staying at the hotel would come to eat there. We needed a separate card to take ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
MET Hotel
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 4 Nov 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.
