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The Chacaltaya ski lodge is a solid half day trip if you want something completely different. It's an abandoned ski resort at over 5,300 meters, and the drive up from La Paz takes about an hour and a half. You can walk around the ruins, see the old rope tow, and the views of the Altiplano are incredible. Just be aware that the altitude up there is no joke, even if you've been in La Paz a few days. Bring coca leaves or soroche pills and take it slow.
tbh Tiwanaku is worth it if you're into history but it's a half day at best and the site is pretty spread out. i'd pair it with the moon valley and valle de las animas on the same day for a better full trip. death road is fun on a bike but the novelty wears off quick, and the altitude can hit you hard if you're not acclimated yet.
for something different, take a micro to las palmas and hike up to the muela del diablo. it's a solid 3-4 hour round trip with killer views of the city and the cordillera real. bring water and a jacket, it gets windy at the top. no tour needed, just ask the driver to drop you at the trailhead.
lake trips are a bit of a stretch for a day trip imo. copacabana is doable but you'll spend 4 hours each way on a bus, not worth it unless you stay overnight. better to save that for a weekend.
If you want something that feels genuinely remote but is only an hour from the city, take a trufi to the Zongo Valley. The road drops down from the altiplano into a humid cloud forest, and there are waterfalls and old hydroelectric ruins scattered along the river. You can hike down to the main cascade, swim in the pools if the water isn't too high, and the temperature change alone is a wild contrast to La Paz. Just make sure you leave by early afternoon, the last shared rides back leave before dark and you don't want to get stuck down there.
Things to Do in La Paz (2026)
La Paz's cable car system, Mi Teleférico, is both a practical transit option and a thrilling sightseeing experience. For just 3 bolivianos per ride, you get panoramic vie… 🏔️ Ride the Mi Teleférico
La Paz's cable car system, Mi Teleférico, is both a practical transit option and a thrilling sightseeing experience. For just 3 bolivianos per ride, you get panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Andes. The Red Line from El Alto to La Paz is especially dramatic, dropping into the canyon where the city lies.
🥟 Eat Salteñas on the Street
Salteñas are Bolivia's answer to empanadas, but with a juicy, slightly sweet filling. Head to the Mercado Lanza or any street corner in Sopocachi for the best ones, usually sold from 9 a.m. until they run out. Expect to pay around 5 bolivianos each, and be careful with the first bite as the broth is piping hot.
🏛️ Explore the Witches' Market
The Mercado de las Brujas, or Witches' Market, is a narrow street lined with stalls selling dried llama fetuses, herbs, and amulets used in Aymara rituals. It is located on Calle Linares near the San Francisco Church. Go early in the morning to avoid crowds and chat with the yatiris (traditional healers) who often work there.
🚵 Bike the Death Road
The Yungas Road, famously known as Death Road, is a must for adventure seekers. Several tour operators offer guided downhill cycling trips from La Paz, costing around $40 to $60 per person including transport, bike, and lunch. The ride takes about four hours and ends in the humid jungle town of Coroico.
🏞️ Hike in Valle de la Luna
Just 10 kilometers from downtown La Paz, Valle de la Luna is a surreal landscape of eroded clay formations resembling a lunar surface. The entrance fee is 15 bolivianos, and you can walk the trails in about an hour. Take a minibus from the San Pedro area for 3 bolivianos each way.
🎭 Visit the Museo Nacional de Arte
Housed in a stunning colonial mansion on Calle Comercio, the National Museum of Art showcases Bolivian art from the 16th century to contemporary works. Admission is 20 bolivianos, and it is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don't miss the courtyard with its intricate stone arches.
🍺 Try a Chuflay at a Local Bar
Chuflay is Bolivia's signature cocktail, made with singani (a local grape brandy) and ginger ale. For an authentic experience, visit the historic La Cueva bar in Sopocachi, where the drink is served with a slice of lime. Most bars charge around 20 bolivianos for a chuflay.
🚌 Take a Day Trip to Tiwanaku
The ancient ruins of Tiwanaku, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are about 90 minutes from La Paz by bus. Tours from the city cost around $30 and include transport and a guide. The site features the impressive Gate of the Sun and the Akapana pyramid, and it is best visited on a clear day.
yo the death road bike thing is legit but honestly i'd skip the big tour groups that herd you down in a pack. i went with a smaller outfit called Gravity and it was way more chill, we stopped for coca tea at random viewpoints and the guide pointed out where they film those car commercials on the cliffs. also for chuflay, la cueva is fine but there's this hole-in-the-wall called El Faro on calle sagarnaga that does em with fresh ginger ale they mix themselves, hits different after a day at the witches market. the museum tip is solid but try to hit it on a weekday morning, tuesdays are dead quiet and you can basically have the whole colonial courtyard to yourself.
the teleferico tip is solid but if you really want a view, take the yellow line up to el alto around sunset. the whole valley lights up and you can see illimani turning pink. also for saltenas, the ones at plaza del estudiante are better than mercado lanza imo, they have a spicier broth that doesnt leak everywhere
honestly the witches market tip is good but dont just walk down calle linares and leave. if you go a block deeper on calle max paredes you'll find the real stalls where local abuelas sell the actual ritual stuff, not just tourist trinkets. the prices are like half of what they charge on the main strip too
and for tiwanaku, skip the big tour busses if you can. the public bus from the cemetery area costs like 15 bolivianos each way and leaves every hour. you get there on your own schedule and the site isnt that huge, you can see everything in 2-3 hours without a guide. just download the wikipedia article before you go since there's no cell signal out there
the valle de la Luna hike is nice but honestly valle de las animas is way more impressive and barely anyone goes there. its about 20 minutes past the moon valley by minibus, same 3 boliviano fare. the rock formations are taller and you can walk for hours without seeing another tourist