Local extras
The La Paz we hand to our guests
Neighborhood walks, markets worth the climb, honest altitude advice, and stories from the people who've stayed. The same notes we leave on the kitchen table, published here for everyone.
Neighborhood guide
The best viewpoints in La Paz, and when to visit them
From Killi Killi and El Montículo in Sopocachi to lesser-known panoramic spots — plus the best time of day for each.
Sopocachi, block by block
Plaza Abaroa, the Mirador El Montículo, cafés like Typica and Retrato, restaurants like Mi Chola — a slow afternoon in Sopocachi, the creative side of La Paz.
Things to do
What to eat in La Paz: 10 Bolivian dishes to try
A 3-day food map of the city — from salteñas and sopa de maní to anticuchos and plato paceño.
A morning at the Witches' Market
Herbs, amulets, and woven color on Calle Linares — how to visit the Mercado de las Brujas like a local.
Practical tips
Your first day in La Paz: what to do after you arrive
Take the altitude seriously, sort the practical things, walk the historic centre and ride the cable car.
What to book before arriving in Bolivia, and what can wait
What is worth booking ahead — and what you can safely sort out once you’re here.
Easing into the altitude
La Paz sits at 3,650 meters. Coca tea, slow first days, and what to pack for the high city.
Travel extras
Start off well
Airport pick-up, a welcome package, and a city tour — the small things that make the first days easy.
See the three extras we arrange before your arrivalView extras →Plan ahead
Plan your trip
A little planning, a lot to explore. Find ideas for your Bolivian adventure with Travel del Mundo.
Self-guided itineraries
Explore Bolivia at your own pace with routes and practical tips.
Explore itinerariesEbookBolivia ebook
Get inspiration and useful advice for your journey.
Discover the ebookEvents & happeningsTravelZine
Discover events and things to do in La Paz during your stay.
See what's happeningStay in the loop
Keep a little La Paz in your life—before, during and after your stay.
Good company in the city
Book the whole journey
Café del Mundo
Open all day in the heart of La Paz — breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. International plates, Bolivian fruit, and the friendliest first stop in the city.
Visit →Tours in La Paz & BoliviaDiana Tours
One of La Paz's first tour agencies — city tours, Uyuni salt flats, Lake Titicaca and beyond, run by local guides we trust.
Visit →Dining & cultural eventsTambo
Traditional Bolivian dishes from across the country, plus live music and cultural nights — a warm stop after a day in the city.
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