San Pedro Travel Guide

La Paz

Biking down "the world's most dangerous road" or "death road" is one of the most fun activities to do in Bolivia. Starting at high altitude in snow and ending in jungle! Did it with the awesome Gravity tours in La Paz who aren't lacking in the safety practices like other companies.
Biking down "the world's most dangerous road" or "death road" is one of the most fun activities to do in Bolivia. Starting at high altitude in snow and ending in jungle! Did it with the awesome Gravity tours in La Paz who aren't lacking in the safety practices like other companies.
Bolivian popcorn located vendor in Plaza San Pedro. This was located right outside "San Pedro" prison which became famous due to the book "Marching Powder". Significantly different from most correctional facilities, inmates at San Pedro have jobs inside the community, buy or rent their accommodation, and often live with their families. The sale of cocaine base to visiting tourists gives those inside a significant income and an unusual amount of freedom within the prison walls. Elected leaders enforce the laws of the community, commonly through stabbing. The prison is home to approximately 1,500 inmates (not including the women and children that live inside the walls with their convicted husbands), with additional guests staying in the prison hotel. Guards outside San Pedro highly frown on taking photos of the prison, so the cool super-sized popcorn bin is the best i could do. No complaints. #Culture

Top hotels in San Pedro

DREAM By Stannum Hotel

DREAM By Stannum Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1494 Avenue 20 de Octubre La Paz La Paz
Stay at this hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Church of San Pedro and Plaza Museum of Contemporary Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Everyone was very polite and respectful. It all started at the airport with the shuttle driver that helped us with everything. The front desk staff well knowledgeable about addresses and services. Both days we had breakfast were kinda late, but people in charge of the cafeteria made extra effort ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Madero Hotel & Suites

Madero Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
Calle México No. 1822 La Paz
The price is ฿2,911 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,911
฿2,911 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Plaza del Estudiante and National Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (89 reviews)
From the initial greeting as we arrived to arranging our taxi to depart at 3 AM for the airport the staff was helpful and very professional. The large room was very clean, the location was very convenient and the breakfast/ cafe was a bonus.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Sarawi Inn

Sarawi Inn

3.5 out of 5
1847 Cañada Strongest La Paz Departamento de La Paz
The price is ฿1,500 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿1,500
฿1,575 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this apartment in La Paz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Plaza del Estudiante and Plaza Museum of Contemporary ...
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Altus Express Hotel

Altus Express Hotel

3 out of 5
1494 Av.20 de Octubre La Paz Departamento de La Paz
Stay at this hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Church of San Pedro and Simón Bolívar Monument are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
very nice hotel room with balcony seeing beautiful mountain view.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

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Panamerican Hotel

Panamerican Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle Mexico 1555 Entre Nicolas Acosta La Paz
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Museum of Contemporary Art and Simón ...
7.6/10 Good! (98 reviews)
The staff were amazing at assisting from getting water to arranging taxis! Would stay again if in La Paz due to its central location!

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Calacoto, Calle 16 N° 8052 La Paz
The price is ฿5,344 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿5,344
฿5,344 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
Staff was very helpful on early check-in and late check-out.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around San Pedro

The microbuses all around La Paz are an easy and cheap mode of transportation around the city. And they look beautiful too!

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.

Calle Sagarnaga
Plaza Murillo which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and night scenes

Downtown La Paz

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Sopocachi
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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.

San Jorge
La Paz a mis pies...#lapaz #bolivia

Villa Pabón

If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Tupac Katari Mirador 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.

Miraflores

San Pedro Travel Guide