Holiday in La Paz
City in Bolivia — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇧🇴
Country
Bolivia
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October — dry season with clear skies. Cold but sunny. November-March is the rainy season.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Flight from Frankfurt to La Paz El Alto (LPB) via Lima, Bogotá, or Santa Cruz, approximately 16-22 hours.
About La Paz
La Paz, Bolivia's seat of government, is the highest capital city in the world. Built at an altitude of 3,640 meters in a breathtaking canyon, the city stretches from the snow-capped peaks of Illimani (6,438 m) down to the more tropical valleys. The world's most modern cable car network ("Mi Teleférico") connects the different levels of the city and offers unparalleled panoramic views. The Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas) sells dried llama fetuses and potions for Aymara rituals. La Paz is raw, chaotic, and fascinating: Cholita women in bowler hats and wide skirts dominate the streets, and the notorious "Death Road" attracts adrenaline junkies from around the world. Tours to Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon lowlands start from here — La Paz is the adventure gateway to South America.
Top 5 highlights in La Paz
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Mi Teleférico
The largest urban cable car network in the world with 10 lines — public transport with world-class panorama.
Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas)
Dried llama fetuses, potions, and Aymara ritual supplies — unique in the world.
Death Road
The "most dangerous road in the world" — now an epic adrenaline adventure by mountain bike with a 3,600m descent.
Valle de la Luna
Bizarre moon landscape from erosion just 10 km from the city — surreal rock formations to explore.
Plaza Murillo
Political center with the presidential palace and cathedral — pigeons, shoeshiners, and Bolivian everyday life.
Hotels in La Paz
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Reise-SIM für La Paz
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for La Paz
Recommended travel time
May to October — dry season with clear skies. Cold but sunny. November-March is the rainy season.
Summer
5-18°C, rainy season Nov-Mar
Winter
-2 to 17°C, dry and sunny
How much does a holiday in La Paz cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
15-25 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
60-150 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Take altitude sickness seriously: At 3,640m, the air is thin. Take it easy on the first day, drink plenty of water and coca tea.
Coca tea is legal: Mate de Coca helps against altitude sickness and is common in Bolivia — available in every hotel and restaurant.
Cholitas Wrestling: On Sundays, you can see Cholita wrestling — traditionally dressed women in the ring, half serious, half show.
Cheapest travel country: Bolivia is one of the cheapest countries in South America — 3-course meal from €2, hostel from €5.
Food & drink in La Paz
These specialties you must try!
