Sopocachi Travel Guide
La Paz
Popular places to visit
Witches' Market
Browse the stalls of the curious Mercado de las Brujas to discover traditional Bolivian herbal and ritual treatments while you shop for Andean handicrafts.
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
Admire the neoclassical architecture and impressive stained-glass windows of La Paz’s main cathedral, one of the striking colonial-era buildings on Plaza Murillo.
San Francisco Church
Marvel at the range of architectural styles and intricate artwork of this centuries-old church, spot religious paintings in its convent then enjoy views of La Paz from its tower.
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
Things to do
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
Full-Day Chacaltaya and Valley de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) Tour
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Top hotels in Sopocachi
Hotel Rey Palace
Property is a great value. Breakfast is wonderful. The property is older, but for the price it is an excellent value.
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Alcalá Apart hotel
Good location and good service. However, the property is falling apart. Furnishings are outdated and filthy. Couch had sweat stains and other deep stains. Rug full of dirt and stains. Windowsills full of dust and grime. Curtains show dark areas full of dirt. Awful smell. Do not recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2022
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Excellent, modern hotel with great design features and fabulous art throughout. Very warm service, incredible buffet breakfast with many high quality choices. Walkable within a few blocks of the telegenic, which is the best transportation ever!! We also figured out the local collectivos (take the ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Sagarnaga
The first room was super cold, the second room was great. The breakfast was very limited with options. But overall the hotel was great, staff was cordial and pleasant.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 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
MET Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
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 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.
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.
