Known For
La Paz's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts colonial-era architecture, bustling markets, and significant landmarks such as the San Francisco Church and the Presidential Palace.
Historic Downtown
The Mercado de las Brujas (Witches' Market) is a vibrant market in La Paz known for selling traditional medicines, herbs, and spiritual artifacts. Visitors can find unique souvenirs and experience the mystical side of Bolivian culture.
Witches' Market
Just a short drive from La Paz, the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) is a surreal lunar landscape with unique rock formations that have been eroded over centuries. It's a popular destination for hiking and photography.
Valley of the Moon
La Paz is home to one of the world's highest urban cable car systems, Mi Teleférico, which offers breathtaking views of the city and surrounding mountains. It's a convenient and scenic way to explore different neighborhoods.
Mi Teleférico
A unique and entertaining cultural experience in La Paz is watching a cholita wrestling match, where indigenous women wrestlers dressed in traditional attire perform lucha libre-style matches.
Cholita Wrestling
Located outside of La Paz, the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku are a significant pre-Columbian archaeological site that offers insight into the early Andean civilization.
Tiwanaku Archaeological Site
While not directly in La Paz, the department of La Paz is a gateway to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Visitors can take boat tours to explore the lake's islands, including Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna.