La Paz Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
seat of government of Bolivia
About La Paz
La Paz was established in 1548, and is in the Andes. Altitude of the city ranges from about4,058m (13,314ft)above sea level in El Alto (where the airport is located) to 3,100 m (10,170ft) in the lower residential area. It is the highest national capital in the world. The sight from the air as you fly into La Paz is incredible. First, you see the sprawling shantytowns of El Alto, slowly giving way to the sight of La Paz, clinging tenuously to the sides of what looks like a large gash in the earth. La Paz was built in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River (now mostly built over), which runs northwest to southeast. The city's main thoroughfare, which roughly follows the river, changes names over its length, but the central tree-lined section running through the downtown core is called theP
Top Attractions in La Paz
Explore the best things to see and do in La Paz:
- ★Bolivian Andean Textile Museum
- ★Bolivian wrestling cholitas
- ★Calle Jaen
- ★Coca Museum
- ★Crazy Dave
- ★Eloy Salmon
- ★Main cemetery
- ★Mercado Uruguay
Where to Eat in La Paz
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Al amir
- 🍴Alo Cubano
- 🍴Angelo Colonial
- 🍴Café Ciudad
- 🍴Cafe del Mundo
- 🍴Cafe Karlovy
Where to Stay in La Paz
- 🏨Adventure Brew Hostel and Brew Too
- 🏨Apart'Hotel A La Maison
- 🏨Apartment Collita
- 🏨Arty's Guesthouse
- 🏨Bacoo Hostel
- 🏨Colibri Camping
La Paz Travel Guide Sections
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