El Alto Travel Guide

The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.

Browse the stalls of the curious Mercado de las Brujas to discover traditional Bolivian herbal and ritual treatments while you shop for Andean handicrafts.

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.

Clamber around the spikes and trenches of this unusual topography and follow the circular paths for spectacular views of otherworldly scenery.

See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.

Catch an event at Estadio Hernando Siles during your trip to La Paz. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.