El Alto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Alto
Where to stay in El Alto
Yunguyo
While Yunguyo isn't home to many top sights, Cementerio General and Saint Gabriel Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Onkel Inn Airport Sleepbox
This does not pretend to be nor is it a normal hotel. This place is the only game in town when you have a 3:20am departure and you want to make sure you are sleeping at the airport. It did the job for us. It is very Spartan, and they make no claim to be anything else. The staff were very friendly ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025
Gran Copacabana Hostal
Busy hostel in busy part of El Alto. Very convenient for the airport, and the hotel arranged a pick up and also got me a tasty food take away delivered. The bed was also really comfortable. Only downside was check in was a bit clunky until the person with a bit of English rocked up.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2020
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Excellent property!
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Ritz Apart Hotel
Overall this is a great place to stay at, staff, location, property, comfort
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Sarawi Inn
Minimalist Apartment
It is an excellent apartment with very good facilities.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2018
Popular places to visit
Witches' Market
Browse the stalls of the curious Mercado de las Brujas to discover traditional Bolivian herbal and ritual treatments while you shop for Andean handicrafts.
Valle de la Luna
Clamber around the spikes and trenches of this unusual topography and follow the circular paths for spectacular views of otherworldly scenery.
La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire the neoclassical architecture and impressive stained-glass windows of La Paz’s main cathedral, one of the striking colonial-era buildings on Plaza Murillo.
San Francisco Church
Marvel at the range of architectural styles and intricate artwork of this centuries-old church, spot religious paintings in its convent then enjoy views of La Paz from its tower.
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
