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1. Witches' Market

Get an insight into the world of Aymara witchcraft and medicine at the lively Mercado de Hechicería or Mercado de las Brujas (Witches’ Market) in La Paz. Browse the collection of intriguing stalls for anything from amulets and herbal remedies to clothing and handicrafts from the Andes Mountains. The Aymara culture has its origins in the highlands of Bolivia and Chile.

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2. Valle de la Luna

The Valle de la Luna is an unusual geological terrain comprising clay spires and troughs. Erosion has worn down a mountain, creating a colorful and moon-like topography. Admire the reds, violets and browns of this fascinating landscape just outside of La Paz.

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Valle de la Luna showing tranquil scenes

3. La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral

Visit the La Paz Cathedral (Catedral Nuestra Señora de La Paz), also called Cathedral Murillo, to admire its 19th-century architecture and collection of stained-glass windows. The cathedral contains the tomb of a former Bolivian president. Work began on this impressive building in the 1830s. The cathedral dominates Plaza Murillo, La Paz’s central public square.

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4. Plaza Murillo

Visit Plaza Murillo to spot some of La Paz’s finest colonial buildings then see an impressive collection of colonial and modern art. Since the colonial years, this leafy square has been the city’s historic center and today it remains the focal point of political life in Bolivia. It takes its name from Pedro Domingo Murillo, who was an important figure in the war of independence.

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5. Plaza San Francisco

Architectural masterpieces and street performers, handicraft vendors and a food market make Plaza San Francisco one of the most animated public squares in La Paz. The square marks the point where the city’s colonial quarter bordered with the Aymara indigenous districts.

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Plaza San Francisco featuring street scenes

6. San Francisco Church

Admire the eclectic architectural styles and intricate decorations of the San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco). See religious paintings and historical artifacts in the church’s museum and enjoy city views from its bell tower, looking out over the convent’s jumble of rooftops.

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7. National Museum of Art

A visit to the National Museum of Art (Museo Nacional de Arte) provides a journey through centuries of Bolivian and Latin American art. Enjoy a historical collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial-era art then spot work by revered contemporary artists.

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National Museum of Art showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

What to do in 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.

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 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.

Copacabana Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Copacabana Beach during your travels in Copacabana? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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.

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.

Copacabana Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana

Admire the grand architecture of this historic cathedral then spot European artwork, enjoy religious festivals and watch unusual spiritual ceremonies.

Areas of La Paz

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.

Sopocachi

Theaters, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers 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.

San Miguel

San Miguel is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Galería PURO and El Bosque Boulevard Food Court.

Macrodistrito Sur

If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Irpavi Cable Car Station or Megacenter Bolivia and hop on the metro to see more the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.

Miraflores

While you're in Miraflores, take in top sights like Estadio Hernando Siles or Bolivian Andean Textiles Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Monumento a Busch Cable Car Station or Héroes de la Revolución Cable Car Station.

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.