10 TOP Things to Do in La Paz (2026 Activity Guide)

A densely populated city with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by mountains.

A coastal landscape with a town, green fields, and a mountain.

A brightly lit historic building with columns and a clock tower at night.

A historic cityscape with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a hillside in the background.

A densely populated urban area with a large stadium and surrounding residential buildings.

Things to do

Chacaltaya + Moon Valley

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Cholitas Wrestling show-La Paz-El Alto Support theWrestlersBehind

P1,415

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La Paz: Queens of the Ring, Cholitas Wrestling

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La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley

P2,461

per adult

La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour

P2,307

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Chacaltaya & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.

Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.

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Puno: UROS - TAQUILE SPEEDBOAT SIGHTSEEING TOUR (FULL DAY)

P1,846

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La Paz: Pub Crawl with VIP Entry and Welcome Shot

P1,477

per adult

Cholitas Wrestling/Cholitas Luchadoras

P1,415

per adult

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1. 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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A winding road in a mountainous area with rocky terrain and flags.

2. 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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A variety of colorful, intricately designed containers and decorative items, including a prominent horn with beadwork and a figure with a headdress.

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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A Gothic cathedral with intricate architecture and a flag.

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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A historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by pedestrians and flags.

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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A street market with colorful textiles and handicrafts displayed outside shops.

6. Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana

Visit the Catedral de la Virgen de Candelaria, the Copacabana Cathedral, to see a marvelous early 17th-century building and its interesting collection of European art. Take the opportunity to watch unusual religious ceremonies and to be part of colorful Catholic festivals.

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A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a clock, surrounded by colorful buildings and a crosswalk.

7. 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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What to do in La Paz

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Valle de la Luna

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Clamber around the spikes and trenches of this unusual topography and follow the circular paths for spectacular views of otherworldly scenery.

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Where to stay in La Paz

Find the best La Paz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

An aerial view of a city with a prominent river, a bridge, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A cityscape with a mountainous backdrop.

Macrodistrito Sur

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

A snow-capped mountain with a town in the foreground.

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.