10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in La Paz That You Shouldn't Miss

May 8, 2022 Leida Jutras

Sitting in a valley in the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the city that touches the clouds. The de facto capital of Bolivia, and sitting between 3300 and 4100 meters above sea level, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world. Rich with 19th century churches, museums of artifacts from the pre-Conquest era, precarious overlooks, and colorful markets, La Paz is truly unique. The Witches’ Market, in the center of the city, sells charms and potions for Aymara rituals, as well as souvenirs.
Restaurants in La Paz

1. Sopocachi

Cotahuma, La Paz Bolivia
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Sopocachi

2. Fundacion Flavio Machicado Viscarra

Avenida Ecuador No. 2448, La Paz Bolivia +591 2 2411791 [email protected] http://www.flaviadas.org/
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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0%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Fundacion Flavio Machicado Viscarra

3. Mi Teleferico

Avenida Estacion Central Teleferico Linea Roja S/N Zona Pura Pura Plazuela Idelfomso de las Muñecas, La Paz Bolivia
Excellent
75%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
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0%
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4.5 based on 4,153 reviews

Mi Teleferico

Reviewed By Voyagearoundtheworld - Berlin, Germany

For the locals it is an efficient public transport system, for visitors it is one of the best ways to discover La Paz from above. You get to see things that you would never be able to see when walking or driving around the city. Great views everywhere. The views from El Alto down to the La Paz city valley is one of a kind and simply breathtaking. Don't miss a Teleferico ride in La Paz.

4. Mirador Killi Killi

Calle Braun, La Paz Bolivia
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 587 reviews

Mirador Killi Killi

Reviewed By mateusz_dominik - London, United Kingdom

If you're into sunsets and city views that is the place to be. Very accessible (taxi from centre 10BS, walk 15mins from Plaza del Armas) and offering 360 degree view of La Paz. Worth it!

5. Centro de Informacion Turistica

Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz Esquina Calle Colombia, Edificio Técnico, La Paz Bolivia +591 2 2651255 http://www.lapaz.bo
Excellent
48%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Centro de Informacion Turistica

6. Plaza Murillo

La Paz Bolivia
Excellent
28%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.0 based on 982 reviews

Plaza Murillo

Reviewed By PerryB137 - Hong Kong, China

The Plaza Murillo was humming with activity whilst I was there and the plethora of important Government buildings surrounding the Square amply rewarded the patient amateur photographer.

7. Jaen Street

La Paz Bolivia
Excellent
39%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
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0%
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4.0 based on 469 reviews

Jaen Street

Reviewed By ssusansteph - Quito, Ecuador

enough museums to keep mesuem hollicks occupied for the day, from instruments to art, to precious metals. Good cafes too.

8. Calle Sagarnaga

Calle Sagarnaga Between Calle Illampu and Linares, La Paz Bolivia
Excellent
37%
Good
44%
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16%
Poor
2%
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1%
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4.0 based on 929 reviews

Calle Sagarnaga

Reviewed By cbhiggins

I've read several reviews saying that Calle Sagarnaga is just a bunch of tourist shops/restaurants and isn't worth the hype. I can't disagree more. While there certainly are touristy shops and restaurants, there is so much more if you take the time and have the courage to explore a bit (and get more than a block away from Plaza de San Francisco). Scores of unremarkable doors and pathways lead to magnificent colonial courtyards full of non-touristy shops, restaurants, quirky museums, etc.

9. Cementerio General

Avenida Baptista, La Paz Bolivia http://www.boliviatv.net/2009/12/bolivia-historia-del-cementerio-general.html
Excellent
31%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.0 based on 99 reviews

Cementerio General

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore

When there's life, there's death. This cemetery is poignantly beautiful and is a must visit to see the other aspect of the culture here.

10. Parque del Monticulo

Calle Presbitero Medina, La Paz Bolivia
Excellent
43%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 125 reviews

Parque del Monticulo

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