Downtown La Paz Travel Guide

La Paz

A brightly lit historic building with columns and a clock tower at night.
A historic cityscape with a prominent stone dome, terracotta rooftops, and a hillside in the background.
A street with historic buildings, a rainbow flag, and pedestrians.
A gallery wall with four framed artworks.
A courtyard with ornate stone arches, a central staircase, and a tiled floor.

Stay near popular Downtown La Paz attractions

A variety of colorful, intricately designed containers and decorative items, including a prominent horn with beadwork and a figure with a headdress.

Witches' Market

8.6/10 (231 reviews)
Browse the stalls of the curious Mercado de las Brujas to discover traditional Bolivian herbal and ritual treatments while you shop for Andean handicrafts.
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Things to do

La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley

La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley

฿1,314
per adult
La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley
La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour

La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour

฿1,232
per adult
La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour
Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind

Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind

฿756
per adult
Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

฿493
per adult
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling
Chacaltaya & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.

Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.

฿1,248
per adult
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

฿1,478
per adult
La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike
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Top hotels in Downtown La Paz

Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa

Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Edificio Multicine Pisos 5 & 12 La Paz La Paz
The price is ฿4,445 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿4,445
฿4,445 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Stay at this boutique hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Las Brisas Centro Hotel

Las Brisas Centro Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle Illampu 742, El Rosario La Paz
The price is ฿1,413 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿1,413
฿1,413 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Witches' Market and Coca Museum are located ...
8/10 Very good! (156 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay at Las Brisas Hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Despite being located in one of the liveliest areas of La Paz, it was surprisingly quiet, allowing us to sleep well. The breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of options. The staff was friendly ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Las Brisas Centro Hotel
Mitru Express

Mitru Express

3.5 out of 5
Casimiro Corrales N 1013 La Paz
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,391 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,391
฿2,391 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Stay at this hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Open ...
Mitru Express
Ritz Apart Hotel

Ritz Apart Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Isabel La Catolica Nro. 2478 La Paz
The price is ฿4,501 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,501
฿4,501 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
"Large suite, excellent amenities, great location, good breakfast."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Ritz Apart Hotel
Qantu Hotel

Qantu Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Illampu No. 740 La Paz Pedro Domingo Murillo
The price is ฿3,099 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,099
฿3,099 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stay at this hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
"The room smelled of cigarette and lighting was poor. The card key to activate lights was loose. Internet/wifi…poor connection and essentially non-existent"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Qantu Hotel
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

3.5 out of 5
C. Potosí Nro. 920 La Paz
The price is ฿3,835 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿3,835
฿3,835 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Municipal House of Culture Franz Tamayo and Calle Comercio ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Presidente
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Where to stay in Downtown La Paz

Find the best Downtown La Paz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a city with a prominent river, a bridge, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A cityscape with a mountainous backdrop.

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.

San Miguel

San Miguel is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Galería PURO and Arte al Aire Libre.

A snow-capped mountain with a town in the foreground.

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.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and a narrow path.
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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.

Downtown La Paz Travel Guide