San Pedro Travel Guide

La Paz

Biking down "the world's most dangerous road" or "death road" is one of the most fun activities to do in Bolivia. Starting at high altitude in snow and ending in jungle! Did it with the awesome Gravity tours in La Paz who aren't lacking in the safety practices like other companies.
Biking down "the world's most dangerous road" or "death road" is one of the most fun activities to do in Bolivia. Starting at high altitude in snow and ending in jungle! Did it with the awesome Gravity tours in La Paz who aren't lacking in the safety practices like other companies.
Bolivian popcorn located vendor in Plaza San Pedro.   This was located right outside "San Pedro" prison which became famous due to the book "Marching Powder".  Significantly different from most correctional facilities, inmates at San Pedro have jobs inside the community, buy or rent their accommodation, and often live with their families. The sale of cocaine base to visiting tourists gives those inside a significant income and an unusual amount of freedom within the prison walls. Elected leaders enforce the laws of the community, commonly through stabbing. The prison is home to approximately 1,500 inmates (not including the women and children that live inside the walls with their convicted husbands), with additional guests staying in the prison hotel.

Guards outside San Pedro highly frown on taking photos of the prison, so the cool super-sized popcorn bin is the best i could do.  No complaints.

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Things to do


Top hotels in San Pedro

DREAM By Stannum Hotel

DREAM By Stannum Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1494 Avenue 20 de Octubre La Paz La Paz
Stay at this hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Church of San Pedro and Plaza Museum of Contemporary Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Clean and good location, will definitely re book for next time.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

DREAM By Stannum Hotel
Madero Hotel & Suites

Madero Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
Calle México No. 1822 La Paz
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Plaza del Estudiante and National Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (86 reviews)
Courteous and accommodating staff. Spotless rooms. Nice amenities.

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Madero Hotel & Suites
Altus Express Hotel

Altus Express Hotel

3 out of 5
1494 Av.20 de Octubre La Paz Departamento de La Paz
Stay at this hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Church of San Pedro and Simón Bolívar Monument are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
very nice hotel room with balcony seeing beautiful mountain view.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Altus Express Hotel
Sarawi Inn

Sarawi Inn

3.5 out of 5
1847 Cañada Strongest La Paz Departamento de La Paz
The price is Rp809.040 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp809.040
Rp849.492 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this apartment in La Paz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Plaza del Estudiante and Plaza Museum of Contemporary ...
Sarawi Inn
Panamerican Hotel

Panamerican Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle Mexico 1555 Entre Nicolas Acosta La Paz
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Museum of Contemporary Art and Simón ...
7.4/10 Good! (98 reviews)
The staff were amazing at assisting from getting water to arranging taxis! Would stay again if in La Paz due to its central location!

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Panamerican Hotel
Hotel Sagarnaga

Hotel Sagarnaga

3.5 out of 5
Sagarnaga 326 Zona Rosario La Paz
Fully refundable
The price is Rp863.503 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp863.503
Rp863.503 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Coca ...
8/10 Very Good! (385 reviews)
This is probably the best hotel to stay in La Paz if you are a tourist. It's close to markets, restaurants and cafes. The banks, cambios and tour agencies are also nearby. The hotel is also the main pick-up and drop-off point for the daily tours. The hotel is clean and well maintained.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel Sagarnaga
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Other neighbourhoods around San Pedro

The microbuses all around La Paz are an easy and cheap mode of transportation around the city. And they look beautiful too!

Calle Sagarnaga

Cafes and shopping are notable features of Calle Sagarnaga. You might consider stopping by San Francisco Convent and Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Calle Sagarnaga
Plaza Murillo which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and night scenes

Downtown La Paz

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Shopping, churches and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Estadio Hernando Siles or Plaza del Estudiante 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.

Downtown La Paz
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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.

Sopocachi
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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.

San Jorge
La Paz a mis pies...#lapaz #bolivia

Villa Pabón

If you're spending some time in Villa Pabón, Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen are top sights worth seeing.

Villa Pabón
A beautiful sunset view over the strange and chaotic city of La Paz, Bolivia. In the background you can see the mountain of Illimani. #troveontuesday

Miraflores

If you're spending time in Miraflores, check out sights like Estadio Hernando Siles or Bolivian Andean Textiles Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monumento a Busch Cable Car Station or Héroes de la Revolución Cable Car Station.

Miraflores


San Pedro Travel Guide