Palca Travel Guide
La Paz
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.
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
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.
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.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
Estadio Hernando Siles
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.
Top hotels in Palca
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
The staff was great, room was spacious, we only stayed 1 night so didn't get to explore the area but would definitely return...and recommend!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
DREAM By Stannum Hotel
Clean room, conveniently located, super helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Sagarnaga
Friendly Staff. well located hotel. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Great staff & perfect location
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
El Museo Hotel Boutique
Friendly 24/7 staff, wonderful breakfast, clean spacious room, excellent location! Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Mitru Express
staff are very courteous and helpful but the floors throughout the hotel were in very poor condition. the hot tub was also not working. breakfast buffet was a bit underwhelming though the view is very good.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palca
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Megacenter Bolivia or Irpavi Cable Car Station and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.
San Miguel
San Miguel is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Galería PURO and El Bosque Boulevard Food Court.
San Jorge
While you're in San Jorge, take in top sights like Multicine entertainment center and jump on the metro at San Jorge Cable Car Station to see more of the city.
Sopocachi
Theatres, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Sopocachi. Sights like Plaza Abaroa and Parque del Monticulo are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater La Paz area at Sopocachi Cable Car Station.
Miraflores
If you're spending time in Miraflores, check out sights like Estadio Hernando Siles or Bolivian Andean Textiles Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monumento a Busch Cable Car Station or Héroes de la Revolución Cable Car Station.
Downtown La Paz
Shopping, churches and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Estadio Hernando Siles or Plaza del Estudiante while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Teatro al Aire Libre Cable Car Station or Plaza Triangular Cable Car Station to get around town.
