Top Attractions in Municipio Nuestra Señora de La Paz

La Paz Essentials

This collection highlights the cultural and historical core of La Paz. It features preserved colonial architecture along Calle Jaén and the Baroque-Mestizo San Francisco Basilica. Political history centers on Plaza Murillo, home to the Cathedral and the modern Casa Grande del Pueblo. Visitors can explore Andean traditions at the Witches' Market and the Coca Museum, or observe the unique social structure of San Pedro Prison. Natural landmarks include the volcanic Muela del Diablo and the Killi Killi viewpoint, offering panoramic vistas of the Andean valley.

La Paz Essentials — Map

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Jaen Street

The picturesque street is a great place to go for a nice walk. There are numerous museums, shops, bars and restaurants with coloured houses.

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The Witches' Market

Vibrant street market specializing in traditional Andean ritual items, folk remedies, and medicinal plants. Vendors sell unique goods such as dried llama fetuses and ceremonial offerings for Pachamama.

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Killi Killi Viewpoint

The free-of-charge viewpoint provides the most impressive panorama and the best view of the entire La Paz city area.

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Plaza Murillo

The Plaza Murillo is the central plaza of the city of La Paz and the open space most connected to the political life of Bolivia.

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Coca Museum

The Coca Museum covers the history of the coca plant from the Andean region and related drug cocaine.

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Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz

The Basilica of San Francisco in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, is a Catholic church under the advocation of Francis of Assisi.

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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, La Paz

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, also called La Paz Cathedral, is a cathedral and minor basilica is located in Murillo Square…

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Casa Grande del Pueblo

The Casa Grande del Pueblo, is the Bolivian presidential residence that replaced the Palacio Quemado in 2018.

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San Pedro Prison

San Pedro prison or El penal de San Pedro is the largest prison in La Paz, Bolivia and is renowned for being a society within itself.

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The Devil's Tooth

The Muela del Diablo, 'Chris,' or 'Christopher' is an iconic feature of the La Paz landscape in Bolivia.

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