Location: La Paz
Top Things to do in La Paz
10 Free Things to do in La Paz That You Shouldn't Miss
Sitting in a valley in the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the city that touches the clouds. The de facto capital of Bolivia, and sitting between 3300 and 4100 meters above sea level, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world. Rich with 19th century churches, museums of artifacts from the pre-Conquest era, precarious overlooks, and colorful markets, La Paz is truly unique. The Witches’ Market, in the center of the city, sells charms and potions for Aymara rituals, as well as souvenirs.
Restaurants in La Paz
1. Artesania Sorata
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Artesania Sorata is a Fair Trade Bolivian pioneer enterprise producing alpaca/sheep's wool knitwear. For over 30 years they have been creating high quality knitwear and original textile art inspired by their daily lives and Aymara culture; creating a bond between traditions, culture and mother earth. Everything is made by hand, using natural dyes. The income generated enables artisans to provide a more nourishing diet for their families, better health care and greater educational opportunities.
2. Casa Museo Solon
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Currently on display "Free Thinkers: Transformative Lines". A selection of drawings, paintings, altarpieces, engravings and fabrics by Walter Solón Romero Gonzales (1923-1999) based on continuous lines that appeal to the free interpretation of the viewer. The exhibition covers five spaces in the Museum: Between Lines (1968), Lighting Ideas (1969), After the Lost Warp (1976), Unfinished Altarpieces (1999) and Engravings Selection (1968 - 1985). On the third floor is the artist's studio with two unfinished murals: one about the history of the coca leaf and another about his life.
3. Mistura - Manifestacion Creativa
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5.0 based on 79 reviews
Mistura is a concept store dedicated to showcasing Bolivia's essence and original design through a variety of products ranging from fashion items to jewelry, art, books, and gourmet food. All our products use Bolivian materials and are made by selected Bolivian craftsmen, designers, and artists, which translates directly into a refined finishing. Mistura's mission is to offer the public unique quality products with a clear Bolivian mark.
4. Unique
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Hats Baby alpaca, Baby and Silk and alpaca accesories, sweaters for women and men Bolivianitas and handmade silver earrings
Reviewed By janjaf2015 - Baku, Azerbaijan
This little shop is hidden among the souvenir shops (in Galeria El Pueblito). Alpaca knitwear is handmade, very stylish and elegant and the prices are afordable. They also sell jewllery and beautiful hats. The owner is very helpful and also gave us information which other shops selling alpaca products are to be trusted. If you are searching for alpaca products, this is a place to go.
5. Valle de las Animas
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By santaaklaus - Zurich, Switzerland
The trip was great, but also truned out to be very dangerous. We didn’t go via. the slingshot route which was a mistake, since all hell broke loose when it started to rain. Landslides occured, earth cracked open and trees were washed away. We were soaking wet for several hours and the route we took, was impossible to exit in the end because the road was destoryed by a river (see picture) so we had to go all the way back.. Be careful of street dogs when you enter and leave the trial. They were biting in our jackets which we used for shields, so get the taxi to set you off as close as possible to the trail. Or carry a stick to push the dogs away. Otherwise great nature and I didn’t mind the adventure where the situation got dire for us. Bring plenty of food, water and coca leaves. Altitude is high. Only got a couple of pictures from when it started to rain like hell, but it was way worse than it looks. Have fun on the trip and don’t follow the road as seen on the picture. You can do it, but prepare to go all the way back that you came from. Cheers
6. Muela del Diablo
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By O602SYamyb
You can drive up or hike, just be aware some taxi drivers may not take you to the very top or come all the way up to pick you back up. Once you get to the base you can climb all the way to the very top which makes you feel like an extreme rock climber when really you're just mildly terrified of falling to your demise. If you go at night, you can make a fire with your friends and tell ghost stories and see the lights of La Paz. 10/10 would most likely recommend. I would suggest not going by yourself though because there can sometimes be creepers up there. Just be aware.
7. Mirador Killi Killi
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4.5 based on 587 reviews
Reviewed By mateusz_dominik - London, United Kingdom
If you're into sunsets and city views that is the place to be. Very accessible (taxi from centre 10BS, walk 15mins from Plaza del Armas) and offering 360 degree view of La Paz. Worth it!
8. Paseo El Prado
9. La Cumbre
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By sonia0d - La Paz, Bolivia
Such a beautiful, magical place! There is so much to see here. It's not just a pretty view on your way to Coroico. There are many pieces of art scattered around the mountains that you can go around and explore. There's so little info about the statues online, but at least some of them were made by Bolivian-Swiss artist Francine Secretan. There are few signs and not much information provided, so you just have to go around exploring yourself. It's super cold though, so dress appropriately.
