Mecapaca Travel Guide
La Paz
Popular places to visit
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
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.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
Estadio Hernando Siles
Catch an event at Estadio Hernando Siles during your trip to La Paz. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Full-Day Chacaltaya and Valley de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) Tour
Top hotels in Mecapaca
HOTEL RESORT SALQUIS
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Outstanding service
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
DREAM By Stannum Hotel
Great location and good value for the money. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Sagarnaga
A very conveniently close hotel to the witches market and San francisco church. Their food and staff was amazing. There is a cuban restaurant walking distance from the hotel. Very close to main attractions and in a quiet street near food. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Europa La Paz
Large room
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mecapaca
Palca
While there might not be top attractions in Palca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Valle de las Animas and Muela del Diablo.
San Miguel
San Miguel is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nuna Theater and Galería PURO.
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 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.
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.
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.
