El Alto
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in El Alto

Yunguyo
While Yunguyo isn't home to many top sights, Cementerio General and Saint Gabriel Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Onkel Inn Airport Sleepbox
This does not pretend to be nor is it a normal hotel. This place is the only game in town when you have a 3:20am departure and you want to make sure you are sleeping at the airport. It did the job for us. It is very Spartan, and they make no claim to be anything else. The staff were very friendly ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Gran Copacabana Hostal
Busy hostel in busy part of El Alto. Very convenient for the airport, and the hotel arranged a pick up and also got me a tasty food take away delivered. The bed was also really comfortable. Only downside was check in was a bit clunky until the person with a bit of English rocked up.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2020

Private rooms in La Paz - Teleferico Rojo

Beautiful house in main square for rent

Ritz Apart Hotel
Room was spacious and comfortable as well as convenient to where we were heading. Staff were helpful and breakfast had a great selection of food.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Sarawi Inn
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.

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.

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.

San Francisco Church
Marvel at the range of architectural styles and intricate artwork of this centuries-old church, spot religious paintings in its convent then enjoy views of La Paz from its tower.

Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.

Plaza San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
Things to do

Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer

La Paz: Tiwanaku Archeological Ruins Guided Tour







