Sopocachi
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
National Museum of Art
Admire an impressive collection of colonial paintings and contemporary art by well-known national and Latin American artists in this historic mansion.
Things to do
La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit
From La Paz: Day Trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley
6-Day Bolivia Private Tour: La Paz-Uyuni Salt Flats-Lake Titicaca-Tihuanacu
6 Days Private Best of Bolivia Tour from La Paz with Flights VIP
Uyuni Salt Flats - 3Days/2Nights + Bus La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz
Top hotels in Sopocachi
![Selina La Paz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29060000/29056700/29056675/19aaae84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
![Hotel Rey Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74850000/74841200/74841187/3f8c3846_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
![Rey Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13200000/13197400/13197340/86005658_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2019
![Mitru Express](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71942400/71942371/a6956b77_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
![Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5720000/5714100/5714062/78caf8c8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Atix Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15890000/15881400/15881324/04b941e0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Sopocachi
![Plaza Murillo featuring a city, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65216-La-Paz-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown La Paz
Shopping, churches, and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Plaza del Estudiante or Teatro al Aire Libre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Camacho Cable Car Station or Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to get around town.
![Bolivian popcorn located vendor in Plaza San Pedro. This was located right outside "San Pedro" prison which became famous due to the book "Marching Powder". Significantly different from most correctional facilities, inmates at San Pedro have jobs inside the community, buy or rent their accommodation, and often live with their families. The sale of cocaine base to visiting tourists gives those inside a significant income and an unusual amount of freedom within the prison walls. Elected leaders enforce the laws of the community, commonly through stabbing. The prison is home to approximately 1,500 inmates](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/957199ca7cbf820bcb5bda18ae64c4ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![The microbuses all around La Paz are an easy and cheap mode of transportation around the city. And they look beautiful too!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/25e66624127c795856c26b3c19d8e946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Calle Sagarnaga
Cafes and shopping are notable features of Calle Sagarnaga. You might consider a stop by San Francisco Convent and Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.
![La Paz which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65217-Mirador-Killi-Killi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Villa Pabón
While visiting Villa Pabón, you might make a stop by sights like Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen.
![The strange landscape and cityscape of La Paz from the Teleferico - a great way to see the city for just a few Bolivianos.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a8df1ef867b0cb6d5404742441d769f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Irpavi Cable Car Station or San Miguel Arcángel Church and hop on the metro to see more the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
San Miguel
Visitors to San Miguel enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Galería PURO is worth a stop.