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At a glance

Climate

Alpine

Languages

Spanish and Aymara and Quechua

Local currency

BOB (BOB)

Local time

19:29 (GMT-4)

Ideal trip length

3–5 days

Cost level

2 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Sopocachi

Tap water

Bottled water recommended

Tipping

Small amounts appreciated

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 60 · Moderate

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Salteñas Api con buñuelos Plato Paceño Sandwich de Chola

When to visit La Paz

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: June, July Busiest: May-Oct

Jan

60

Rainy, warmer, cloudy
Feb

55

Rainy, warmer, carnival
Mar

65

Less rain, milder
Apr

70

Transition, pleasant
May

80

Dry, sunny, cool
Jun

85

Dry, sunny, cold
Jul

85

Dry, sunny, cold
Aug

80

Dry, sunny, windy
Sept

75

Transition, warming
Oct

70

Dry, warmer, windy
Nov

65

Rainy season starts
Dec

60

Rainy, warmer, festive

60

Jan Rainy, warmer, cloudy

55

Feb Rainy, warmer, carnival

65

Mar Less rain, milder

70

Apr Transition, pleasant

80

May Dry, sunny, cool

85

Jun Dry, sunny, cold

85

Jul Dry, sunny, cold

80

Aug Dry, sunny, windy

75

Sept Transition, warming

70

Oct Dry, warmer, windy

65

Nov Rainy season starts

60

Dec Rainy, warmer, festive

Things to do in La Paz

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the afternoon

4 places

Explore Mercado de las Brujas

El Rosario 1.5 hrs

Discover unique Andean remedies and fascinating cultural artifacts at this traditional market.

Outdoors Good for children

Hike Valle de la Luna

Mallasa 2.5 hrs

Wander through an otherworldly landscape of eroded clay formations resembling a lunar surface.

Outdoors Good for children

Visit MUSEF

Downtown 2 hrs

Immerse yourself in Bolivia's rich indigenous cultures and diverse artistic traditions.

Indoors Good for children

Stroll Calle Jaén

Downtown 1 hr

Wander down one of La Paz's most picturesque and historic streets, lined with colorful colonial buildings.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Experience Cholita Wrestling

El Alto 2 hrs

Witness the unique spectacle of indigenous women wrestlers in traditional attire.

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

2 places

Ride Mi Teleférico

City-wide 2 hrs

Soar above La Paz on its iconic cable car system, offering breathtaking city views.

Indoors Good for children

Killi Killi Mirador

San Pedro 1 hr

Enjoy panoramic views of La Paz's sprawling urban landscape nestled within the Andean peaks.

Outdoors Good for children

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Culture and history

3 Days in La Paz — Culture & History

Uncover the ancient traditions and colonial past of Bolivia's vibrant capital.

This immersive 3-day itinerary delves deep into the rich cultural tapestry and historical grandeur of La Paz. Perfect for history buffs and culture enthusiasts, it explores pre-Columbian influences, colonial architecture, and bustling markets, offering an authentic glimpse into Andean life.

3 Days 15 Stops

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