Sopocachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sopocachi
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 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.
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
La Paz: Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, & Killi Killi Tour
Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda
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Other neighbourhoods around Sopocachi
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Villa Pabón
If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen are top sights worth seeing.