2024 La Paz Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Best cable car ride in the World! La Paz 🇧🇴

The cable car in La Paz is by far the most amazing in the world! Imagine a city 4000m high and surrounded by mountains that uses a cable car system as its main form of transport. This is La Paz 😍 The cable car runs all over the city and operates similarly to a metro in that it has different lines that you can jump on and off to access different areas. It’s immaculately clean, very safe and super cheap. Its honestly the best public transport system I’ve ever used. Very little queuing and clearly sign posted so you can’t go wrong. If you’re in La Paz, use it, its amazing! #Cablecar #travel #2023travelwish

When you look up and see the grass mud horse corpse, you have already arrived at the La Paz witch market. I have written this place in San Maos travel notes. Now when I look at it, although there are witches, they are all types of breathing. A string of small grass mud horse corpses are dead in the womb or born and died. It is said that after burning the ash, buried under the foundation can keep the house safe. There are still a lot of legendary black magic that can't be seen in these small shops. They are basically small magics that pray for happiness and love. There is no problem for tourists to buy. So I bought a black stone carved sun god for more than a dozen dollars, and I plan to make a refrigerator sticker. The witches in these moving suns that look like the moving castles of Hal should be the last vivid imprint of the Inca civilization.

The local cemetery is very good. You can reach the cemetery by cable car. It is a huge building. The colorful costumes even make you suspect that this place is not a sad place. After reading it, it will give you a deeper understanding of life. . If you want to fly a drone, if you fly over the presidential office, you will be prompted to be in a sensitive area. You don't have to give a hint, just fly over. As for what to eat, restaurants on the street always meet your favorite. (PS: La Paz's laundry service is good, 10 Boliviano per kilogram, washed clothes will be neatly stacked, mixed with washed fragrance. If you leave Bolivia immediately, you still have many Bolivianos , immediately converted into US dollars, Boliviano in a small currency will be devalued when it goes out of the country.)

Trip to Lapaz

#voyagevibes La Paz, in Bolivia, is the highest administrative capital in the world, resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau at more than 3,500m above sea level. It stretches to El Alto city in the highlands, with snow-capped, 6,438m-high Mt. Illimani as its backdrop. The city's dramatic setting can be taken in during rides on Mi Teleférico, the aerial cable car system. When I arrived to Lapaz, I was able to find a host in La Paz at the right time and stay there through couch surfing! I was able to have valuable experiences that are hard to come by when staying in a hotel. #backpacker

Street art of La Paz

La Paz is the capital city of Bolivia and has an international airport with domestic and international flights. The main city is located around 30 minutes by car, from the main airport. One of the good things to do in La Paz is to take a wander around the city and absorb all of the incredible street art and statutes. Lots of links to South American history as well as animals and famous people and you do not need to travel far before you stumble across different types of art. #art #streetart #culture #city

National Art Museum of La Paz - Exploring the Soul of Bolivian Art

Step into the National Art Museum of La Paz and embark on a cultural journey through time. This art sanctuary, located in the heart of Bolivia's capital, is not only the guardian of the nation's artistic treasures but also a vivid representation of the diverse cultural tapestry of Latin America. The museum's exterior integrates modern and traditional design elements, narrating the past and present of La Paz with its unique architectural language. Once inside, you will be immediately enveloped by a rich artistic atmosphere. Each exhibit tells a story; every painting whispers the joys, sorrows, historical shifts, and endless pursuit of beauty of the people on this land. From ancient civilization relics to avant-garde works by contemporary artists, the collection spans thousands of years and includes a variety of art forms such as painting, sculpture, photography, and textiles. It is not only a compendium of Bolivian art but also a window into the depth and breadth of Andean culture. You will discover that every piece, whether it's the vibrant traditional costumes or the profound and delicate oil portraits, is a tribute to the unique culture of this magical continent.

Witch doctor, magic, potion, welcome to the Bolivian witch market

The witch market is a street in the capital of Bolivia, La Paz. Sanmao once described her interesting experience of buying trinkets in the witch market in her book 'Traveling through Thousands of Waters and Mountains'. Out of curiosity, we went straight to the witch market when we arrived in La Paz. Fortunately, we were not disappointed. The witch market has now declined, and most shops are selling more tourist souvenirs. Only a few shops still hang animal carcasses at the door, displaying various witchcraft tools, amulets, mascots, herbs, etc., with all kinds of strange effects. It is said that burying the dried carcass of a naturally aborted alpaca in the foundation of a house can pray for good luck; while dried frogs can seek wealth. In the witch market, you will also encounter witch doctors. They are easy to recognize, with black hats on their heads and coca bags on their chests, which are typical images of witch doctors. We don't understand Spanish and didn't go to find a witch doctor, but we also saw the process of local people asking questions. Magic is far away from us, but for Bolivians, choosing witchcraft tools is as casual as buying vegetables. The buyer and seller do not need too much language, it seems that everyone understands witchcraft. The interesting thing about the witch market is that the locals bring the magic in the legend into reality. They are here to find a panacea, to seek wealth, to seek love, and to seek immortality. Address: Mercado de las Brujas, La Paz, Bolivia It is recommended to take a car to the witch market first, and then walk downhill to the Church of St. Francis to avoid climbing uphill in high-altitude areas, which is too tiring!

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Death Road, Bolivia with Barracuda Biking

What an amazing day you’ll have with this company. Jus must do it if you have a spare day in La Paz! Ask for the guide Noel. Absolute legend.

Huayna Potosi Peak: 6098m Near La Paz

Cable Car is the Main Transport

Imagine that a city relies on cable cars more than anything; yes that’s the case with La Paz, Bolivia. Not to mention, it’s the highest city in the world and I found it to be the most original city in the South American continent. If you get the chance, La Paz worth every second of your time to be considered as your next destination. The preserved culture makes it super unique to visit. #trip #bolivia #La paz

Met Hotel - Luxury in La Paz 🇧🇴

Met hotel is located in the south zone of La Paz which is an affluent area, full of nice bars and cafes. The hotel is a 15 minute walk from the beginning of the green line cable car. The customer service is amazing! They are happy to help with any requests or questions such as preparing an early breakfast box for you or organising a taxi. On the lower level is a beautiful and warm swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna whilst the rooftop has a lovely seating area with an incredible view of the local area. If a couple days of luxury is what you need after a week trekking around Bolivia then Met hotel is definitely worth a look 👀 #urbanexplorer #travel #2023travelwish

Llamas in Bolívia

Llamas are iconical animals in Andean cultures. They have been raised for millennia and are very useful because of their meat, fur, milk and even company. Some cultures even worship them and consider them as part of the family.

If you want to find a flat land in La Paz, it may be difficult. In addition to several football fields in the city, this valley surrounded by mountains has become the center of the city. The surrounding hillsides are all residential houses, and the airport is several kilometers away from the top of the mountain. High, if you take a taxi from the city center to the airport, it is basically a brain uphill. When you reach the top of the mountain, it is not far from the airport. The taxis in La Paz generally say the price in advance, as tourists or foreigners, being slaughtered is definitely. I climbed the Killi Killi observation deck and watched the sunrise three times until I left La Paz. I realized my strong willpower, and the morning was holding on to the tempting drowsiness and the biting wind. With all the camera lens tripods on the back, it is really a crash to climb the mountain on the plateau with the suitcase with the drone. However, it is almost impossible to fly a drone in a crowded city of La Paz, and the Killi Killi Observation Deck is the best choice. It is also the best place to watch the snowy mountains on the east side of the city. City cable car, this must be recommended, every time 3 Boliviano's fare is very conscience, La Paz has a total of three cable car lines, usually from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the valley, and then from the bottom to the other mountain, you I can see everything in the city of La Paz on the cable car. I even took the cable car for the cable car. At most once I bought six tickets and took the entire cable car.

After deep understanding of La Paz, let me feel that this is a joke city. La Paz, a plateau city surrounded by several mountains, will let you climb the plateau in the open. There are subways in other capitals. There is a cable car. Dont think The cable car of the people is a tourist project built to please tourists. This can be a real urban public transportation. Even in order to see La Paz in the air, I have traveled through three cable car lines. La Paz is very messy. If you have a SLR in your hand, you should be very careful. Maybe you will be robbed, especially at night, even if the sun sets, I will put all my photos into it. backpack. The best thing to eat in La Paz is Chinese fried chicken. You may see a fried chicken shop in Chinese on the street, so dont miss it. You cant find it anymore here. This is a more delicious food. If you are a sunrise and sunset enthusiast, then go to the Killi Killi viewing platform, as long as the weather is strong, it will not let you down. If you walk, remember to wear a pair of suitable shoes, otherwise the plateau climbing will Let you not want to live. (PS: Don't play black rental here, you will be robbed; be optimistic about your property, be careful to rob)

La Paz, Bolivia, is the highest capital in the world. The houses are all over the mountains, and there is a strong "color" taste. Because of the urban landscape, the cable car here has become the daily means of transportation for the people. So the easiest and most effective way to visit the city is to take all the cable cars, so that you can see the colorful houses from the old town to the new city, from the slums to the rich areas.

This time I have to come to Bolivia to get a very hard visa. To Uyuni's "Mirror of the Sky" must be transferred to the capital La Paz. We are free to book a travel agency that has been hosted from La Paz Airport. Then there was the "La Paz Half-Day Tour". The location of La Paz is very rich in the characteristics of the mountain city. The whole city is built on the slope of the snow-capped peaks. The houses are well-defined and stepped. Some street slopes are as high as 30-40 degrees, like a sports big. Stand. Despite the short time, the urban landscape is not unusual!