San Miguel Travel Guide
La Paz
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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.
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.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
Top hotels in San Miguel
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
- room was with bad odour and then they change the room - they should display the us$ exchange rate at the reception counter
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
MET Hotel
Beautifully designed hotel with top amenities. Friendly staff and very efficient. Shame we couldn’t stay longer!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Casa Grande Hotel
Great staff and very nice hotel & amenities
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Casa Grande Express
Close to everything, dining, transportation, shopping
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Casa Grande Suites
Great service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Mitru Sur
I would ask the Hotel that if you are not going to honor Platinum membership don’t call yourself a VIP hotel. It is deceptive, especially when we are coming from another country and expect certain things
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Miguel
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 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.
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.
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.
San Pedro
While you're in San Pedro, take in top sights like Plaza del Estudiante and jump on the metro at Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to see more of the city.
