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.
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
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.
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.
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
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Full-Day Chacaltaya and Valley de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) Tour
La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling
Top hotels in Sopocachi
Hotel Rey Palace
Casa Fusión
The first room was terrible. No window and it faced the street. Vehicle noise all night. Also Dogs barking at night. I spent two nights in that room. Then I asked for a different room. Away from the street and barking dogs. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, toast, fruit and yogurt bowl, orange juice, ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Staff was very helpful on early check-in and late check-out.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
DREAM By Stannum Hotel
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
Hotel Sagarnaga
Friendly Staff. well located hotel. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Ritz Apart Hotel
Nice hotel with great bed. But the room was very very hot
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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 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.
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 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.
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 Tupac Katari Mirador are top sights worth seeing.
