La Paz
Atix Hotel
La Paz, in Bolivia, is the highest administrative capital in the world, resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau at more than 3,500m above sea level. It stretches to El Alto city in the highlands, with snow-capped, 6,438m-high Mt. Illimani as its backdrop. The city's dramatic setting can be taken in during rides on Mi Teleférico, the aerial cable car system.
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STAY
ATIX HOTEL The city’s first boutique design hotel, in the upscale Zona Sur, is 100% Bolivian: the floors are local stone, ajo wood headboards hail from the Amazon and cowhides from Tarija. Calle 16 8052 Calacoto Between, Julio Patiño, La Paz; atixhotel.com
CASA GRANDE Casa Grande Hotel and Casa Grande Suites are distinguished by their distinctive architecture, contemporary decor, and five-star services, making them the ideal destination for business travelers, families, and couples looking to experience the best that La Paz has to offer. C. 16 8009, La Paz; casa-grande.com.bo
DRINK | DINE
GUSTU Award-winning Bolivian restaurant with a singular, internationally recognized gastronomic experience. Calle 10 de Calacoto, casi, La Paz; gustu.bo
POPULAR A culinary school restaurant, similar in concept to Gustu, located in the Sagárnaga area. Only open for lunch. Murillo 826, La Paz
ANCESTRAL Ancestral opened in 2019 with the concept of highlighting Bolivian produce cooked on the wood-fired grill. Calle 10 de Achumani Maria F. Goya #135, La Paz; ancestral.mesa247.la/reservas/ancestral
CAFÉ BRONZE Striking and distinctive interior design, one of La Paz’s most visually impressive cafés, with excellent coffee. Plaza Tomas Frias 1570, La Paz
CAFÉ TYPICA An iconic La Paz cafe with multiple locations. Our favorite is the one on Avenida 6 de Agosto. typica.com.bo
VAGÓN DEL SUR An old-school, classic Bolivian restaurant. Ave Los Sauces, La Paz
PHAYAWI Phayawi is a Bolivian restaurant with authentic traditional seasonings and flavors, offering a variety of traditional dishes from all over the country. C/. 22 de Achumani, La Paz; phayawi.com
LA SUISSE Located in the Green Tower, La Suisse offers European cuisine with a view. Green Tower, Gral. Inofuentes piso 38, La Paz, Bolivia; chaletlasuisse.com/lapaz
ALI PACHA Chef Sebastián Quiroga's Ali Pacha is Bolivia's first (and only) fine-dining vegan establishment. C. Colon 1306, La Paz; alipacha.com
AYLURI A hidden gem serving Bolivian food with outstanding service. Campero, La Paz
LA GAITA A traditional Bolivian restaurant. GV28+XWF, Potosi
PIZZERIA DEMENTE Demente stands out for its artisanal approach and use of sourdough, patiently fermented to develop deep flavors. It's ideal for pairing with Bolivian wine or beer.
EL BESTIARIO A typical bar with live music on Thursdays. Aspiazu 426, La Paz; diegomassi.wixsite.com/elbestiario
DIESEL NACIONAL An iconic La Paz bar with an urban, bohemian atmosphere. Av.20 de Octubre #2271, La Paz; dieselnacional.pub/home
CIELO Rooftop bar atop one of Bolivia’s tallest buildings, Green Tower. Av. de la Fuerza Naval 1063, La Paz
CAPOTRASTE MUSIC BAR Capotraste Music Bar is a popular spot known for its amazing music selection, vinyl decor, and great ambiance. Av. Montenegro esq. calle 18, La Paz
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MI TELÉFERICO Mi Teleférico, also known as Teleférico La Paz–El Alto, is an aerial cable car urban transit system serving the La Paz–El Alto metropolitan area in Bolivia. A unique urban journey with breathtaking views over the city. miteleferico.bo/nuestras-lineas
VALLE DE LA LUNA Dramatic natural landscapes, ideal for exploration. CWM4+3C4, La Paz
KILLI KILLI LOOKOUT Panoramic views of La Paz and Mount Illimani.
RUTA DE LA MUERTE Descend by mountain bike along the “Death Road.”
PLAZA MURILLO The political and historic heart of the country. GV38+PH8, Socabaya, La Paz
LA FERIA DE ALASITAS Traditional fair of miniatures, held in January.
ESPACIO MARIO SARABIA Sales space in San Miguel and studio in Mallasa, showcasing the work and creative process of one of Bolivia’s most renowned artists. C. 4 casa 7, Mallasa
CALLE JAÉN Colonial street with museums, historic architecture, and an artistic atmosphere.
NEO GALERIA DE ARTE Contemporary art space featuring Bolivian artists and curated exhibitions. Av. Montenegro edificio Quiñovel #J13, La Paz; galeriapuro.com
LA PAZ GOLF CLUB A number of golf courses boast impressive altimeter readings but none of them quite come up to the 10,650 feet highest point of the La Paz Golf Club in Bolivia. CVJW+6GX, La Paz; lapazgolfclub.com
CHOLITAS WRESTLING Located in Los Altos, multiple auditoriums host theatrical wrestling bouts between traditionally dressed costumed female fighters.
BASILICA DE SAN FRANCISCO If you're in the historic center of La Paz, you can't miss the Minor Basilica of San Francisco, an icon of Andean Baroque architecture and of La Paz's history. Built between 1743 and 1784, its stone-carved façade symbolizes the cultural fusion between indigenous tradition and colonial heritage: you'll find moldings of local flora and fauna, as well as key figures in history. Inside, its gilded cedar altars and 18th-century religious paintings offer a rich visual experience steeped in devotion and liturgical art. Sagarnaga 173, La Paz
SHOP
MISTURA Boutique shop and Bolivia’s first concept store. A showcase of Bolivian talent to the world, featuring a carefully curated selection of work by more than 100 Bolivian designers across fashion, art, and design. A space that celebrates identity, creativity, and local excellence with international standards. Sagarnaga 163, La Paz; misturabolivia.com
MERCADO DE LAS BRUJAS The witches market located on calle Sagárnaga is full of Andean traditions, handicrafts, and everyday local life. Melchor Jimenez 872, La Paz
HOUSE OF BCP House of BCP—the Bolivian fashion house founded by the renowned Beatriz Canedo Patiño, the queen of alpaca—represents a refined fusion of luxury, cultural identity, and tradition. For several years now, a new chapter, masterfully led by Deanna Canedo Patiño, has made the noble textiles of alpaca, vicuña, and llama synonymous with global haute couture, becoming a symbol of the "Made in Bolivia" label. A private visit to the House of BCP showroom inside the Casa Grande Hotel is to enter a universe where each garment tells a story: coats, ponchos, boleros, and jackets with impeccable drape. All are handmade and made to measure by Bolivian artisans in La Paz, with a contemporary approach that transcends fleeting trends.
YAPA Yapa operates with meticulous ethics: each piece is designed in New York by Bernarda Peláez, but produced entirely in Bolivia using baby alpaca yarn, in workshops and weavers' homes under fair trade conditions and with full traceability from farm to finished garment. The approach is sustainable, artisanal, and responsive to Andean identity. The garments, from sweaters embroidered with local messages to lightweight cardigans and modern jackets, combine a contemporary spirit with 100% Bolivian roots. Ferrecio 1295, La Paz
JUAN DE LA PAZ Founded in 2009 by Juan Carlos Pereira, the company has distinguished itself through its commitment to fair trade, made-to-order production, and the use of natural fibers such as alpaca, vicuña, and organic cotton. Its focus on upcycling and repurposing traditional textiles, such as the blankets worn by cholitas in La Paz, reflects a deep connection to Andean culture and an environmentally conscious vision. Juan de La Paz's collections fuse ancestral textile techniques with contemporary design, creating garments that transcend generations. Calle La Paz n 56, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia