El Alto
Travel Guide
Visit El Alto
Where to stay in El Alto
Yunguyo
While Yunguyo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cementerio General and Saint Gabriel Theatre.
Onkel Inn Airport Sleepbox
This does not pretend to be nor is it a normal hotel. This place is the only game in town when you have a 3:20am departure and you want to make sure you are sleeping at the airport. It did the job for us. It is very Spartan, and they make no claim to be anything else. The staff were very friendly ...
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025
Gran Copacabana Hostal
Busy hostel in busy part of El Alto. Very convenient for the airport, and the hotel arranged a pick up and also got me a tasty food take away delivered. The bed was also really comfortable. Only downside was check in was a bit clunky until the person with a bit of English rocked up.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2020
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
All around great stay
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Ritz Apart Hotel
Room was spacious and comfortable as well as convenient to where we were heading. Staff were helpful and breakfast had a great selection of food.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Sarawi Inn
Fratelli Corp Apart Hotel
A couple stay in the room with hot tube, really well located, a lot of food places and connected with public transport
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025
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.
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.
San Francisco Church
Marvel at the range of architectural styles and intricate artwork of this centuries-old church, spot religious paintings in its convent then enjoy views of La Paz from its tower.
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
Things to do
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
