What to do in La Paz

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La Paz showing a city and landscape views
Copacabana which includes landscape views and general coastal views
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San Francisco Church featuring a city

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1. Witches' Market

Discover Aymara medicine and witchcraft at the lively Mercado de Hechicería, also known as the Mercado de las Brujas (Witches’ Market). Browse eclectic market stalls to find an array of herbal medicines, amulets, and handmade crafts and clothing from the Andes Mountains.
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Witches\' Market which includes markets

2. Plaza Murillo

Relax in the Plaza Murillo, see some of La Paz’s most majestic architecture and discover the political history of the city. Since the colonial years, this square has been the centre of Bolivia's political life and it remains the central place for town activities. Named after Pedro Domingo Murillo, an important figure in the war of independence, the plaza is symbolic of Bolivia’s fight for independence.
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Plaza Murillo showing a city and heritage architecture

3. La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral

The La Paz Cathedral (Catedral Nuestra Señora de La Paz), also known as Cathedral Murillo, is the central building in the Plaza Murillo. With neoclassical 19th-century architecture, stained-glass windows with images of former presidents and the tomb of a former Bolivian president, this cathedral pays tribute to a number of events in Bolivia's past.
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4. Valle de la Luna

The Valle de la Luna is an unusual geological terrain comprising clay spires and troughs. Erosion has worn down a mountain, creating a colorful and moon-like topography. Admire the reds, violets and browns of this fascinating landscape just outside of La Paz.
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Valle de la Luna showing tranquil scenes

5. Plaza San Francisco

Plaza San Francisco is one of the liveliest squares in La Paz, where people gather to watch street performers, magicians and comedians, buy handcrafted goods and taste fresh local delicacies.
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Plaza San Francisco featuring shopping as well as a small group of people

6. Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana

The Catedral de la Virgen de Candelaria, the Copacabana Cathedral, is housed in a stunning 17th-century building and is home to an impressive collection of European art. Pilgrims from all over the region come here to see the famous Virgin Mary statue, experience religious ceremonies and attend lively Catholic festivals.
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Copacabana Cathedral featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

7. San Francisco Church

The San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco) is a Catholic church and museum renowned for its displays of religious paintings and artefacts. Climb to the top of the tower to see the impressive views of the convent, the square and the city.
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San Francisco Church featuring a city

What to do in La Paz


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Plaza Murillo featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Downtown La Paz

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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.

Downtown La Paz
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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.

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San Miguel

San Miguel is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Galería PURO and El Bosque Boulevard Food Court.

San Miguel
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Macrodistrito Sur

If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Megacenter Bolivia or Irpavi Cable Car Station and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.

Macrodistrito Sur
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Villa Pabón

If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen are top sights worth seeing.

Villa Pabón
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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.

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