Mecapaca Travel Guide
La Paz
Popular places to visit
Witches' Market
Browse the stalls of the curious Mercado de las Brujas to discover traditional Bolivian herbal and ritual treatments while you shop for Andean handicrafts.
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire the neoclassical architecture and impressive stained-glass windows of La Paz’s main cathedral, one of the striking colonial-era buildings on Plaza Murillo.
Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
Valle de la Luna
Clamber around the spikes and trenches of this unusual topography and follow the circular paths for spectacular views of otherworldly scenery.
Estadio Hernando Siles
Catch an event at Estadio Hernando Siles during your trip to La Paz. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Cusco Bus Ticket from La Paz City 7:30 a.m.
Uyuni Bus Ticket from La Paz city 9:30 p.m.
Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer
Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.
Top hotels in Mecapaca
Hotel Sagarnaga
The hoter was perfect for an overnight stay close to the airport
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
DREAM By Stannum Hotel
Decent location, cozy room, and good amenities (but it would have been nice to have a mini fridge).
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
The staff was great, room was spacious, we only stayed 1 night so didn't get to explore the area but would definitely return...and recommend!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Good location, personnel was very polite
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
El Museo Hotel Boutique
The staff is excellent . . the breakfast is very good . . there is a nice restaurant near the hotel where I had a good meal . . the area around the hotel is OK for a short walk. The most prestigious area in La Paz is the Southern district. It would take you 20 minutes to get there by a taxi. Taxi ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Mitru Express
Garage has very limited space. Everything else was great.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mecapaca
Palca
While there might not be top attractions in Palca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Valle de las Animas and Muela del Diablo.
San Miguel
San Miguel is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Galería PURO and El Bosque Boulevard Food Court.
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Megacenter Bolivia or Irpavi Cable Car Station and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.
San Jorge
While you're in San Jorge, take in top sights like Multicine entertainment center and jump on the metro at San Jorge Cable Car Station to see more of the city.
Sopocachi
Theatres, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Sopocachi. Sights like Plaza Abaroa and Parque del Monticulo are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater La Paz area at Sopocachi Cable Car Station.
Downtown La Paz
Shopping, churches and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Estadio Hernando Siles or Teatro al Aire Libre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Teatro al Aire Libre Cable Car Station or Plaza Triangular Cable Car Station to get around town.
