Known For
Sitting at over 3,600 meters (11,800 ft) above sea level, La Paz offers breathtaking mountain views and thin air that adds to the adventure.
World’s Highest Administrative Capital
Mercado de las Brujas (Witches’ Market) is a must-see for curious travelers, this market sells traditional herbs, potions, and offerings like llama fetuses used in Aymara rituals.
Mercado de las Brujas
The city boasts the world’s highest and longest urban cable car network, offering stunning aerial views of the sprawling city and surrounding Andes.
Mi Teleférico Cable Cars
Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) is a surreal landscape of eroded rock formations resembling a lunar surface, perfect for hiking and photography.
Valle de la Luna
La Paz is rich in history, with highlights like the Museo Nacional de Etnografía y Folklore and Calle Jaén, a well-preserved colonial street with vibrant buildings and museums.
Cultural Heritage and Museums
The political heart of the city, surrounded by historic buildings including the Presidential Palace and La Paz Cathedral.
Plaza Murillo
A stunning example of Andean Baroque architecture, this church is a historical and cultural landmark in the city center.
San Francisco Church
A unique and entertaining spectacle where indigenous women in traditional attire participate in professional wrestling matches.
Cholita Wrestling
Yungas Road (Gateway to Death Road) is one of the most dangerous roads in the world, thrill-seekers can bike down this steep, scenic route from the highlands into the jungle.
Yungas Road
Located just outside La Paz, this UNESCO World Heritage site showcases the impressive ruins of an ancient pre-Columbian civilization.
Tiwanaku Archaeological Site
La Paz is alive with vibrant festivals like Gran Poder, where traditional dancers parade through the streets in colorful costumes.
Festivals and Traditions
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains like Illimani, La Paz offers incredible trekking, climbing, and scenic vistas.