San Miguel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Miguel
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.
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.
Activities
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
Our pick of the best San Miguel Hotel Deals
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
All around great stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
MET Hotel
MET Hotel exceeded my expectation in many ways! It's located on a quiet street while convenience is not sacrificed. The front desk staff are all super friendly and helpful, who really made me feel at home. The amenities are excellent: the coca leaves readily available to eliminate high altitude symptoms, ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Casa Grande Hotel
Great staff and very nice hotel & amenities
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Casa Grande Suites
Great service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Casa Grande Express
Close to everything, dining, transportation, shopping
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Hotel Rennova
This is a great hotel to use as a place to first deal with the pangs of altitude sickness. The staff is friendly, the rooms are modern and clean, lit well, amenities are great, and the neighborhood is one of La Paz's fanciest. In the hotel you are a brief walk from the teleferico spur that takes ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Miguel
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 Plaza del Estudiante 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.
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.
