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

฿1,339
per adult
La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley
Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind

Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind

฿770
per adult
Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind
La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour

La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour

฿1,255
per adult
La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

฿502
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.

฿1,272
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

฿1,506
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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,712 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿4,712
฿4,712 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (769 reviews)
"Overpriced for hotel"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Mitru Express

Mitru Express

3.5 out of 5
Casimiro Corrales N 1013 La Paz
The price is ฿2,377 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿2,377
฿2,377 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

3.5 out of 5
C. Potosí Nro. 920 La Paz
The price is ฿4,021 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,021
฿4,021 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (143 reviews)
"The staff was exceptional: friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. Loved every minute of my stay at the Presidente Hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Hotel Presidente
Las Brisas Centro Hotel

Las Brisas Centro Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle Illampu 742, El Rosario La Paz
The price is ฿1,404 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,404
฿1,404 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
Las Brisas Centro Hotel
Hotel Europa La Paz

Hotel Europa La Paz

4 out of 5
Calle Tiahuanaco N. 64 La Paz
The price is ฿5,156 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,156
฿5,156 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions National Museum of Archaeology and Centro Cultural Japonés ...
Hotel Europa La Paz
Ritz Apart Hotel

Ritz Apart Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Isabel La Catolica Nro. 2478 La Paz
The price is ฿4,616 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿4,616
฿4,616 total
12 Aug - 13 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
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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 Japanese Garden or Megacenter Bolivia 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 El Bosque Boulevard Food Court.

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