Mecapaca Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Plaza Murillo
The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.
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 San Francisco
See historic architecture, watch street performers and browse the stands of handicraft and food markets at this lively central square.
National Museum of Art
Admire an impressive collection of colonial paintings and contemporary art by well-known national and Latin American artists in this historic mansion.
Things to do
La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit
6-Day Bolivia Private Tour: La Paz-Uyuni Salt Flats-Lake Titicaca-Tihuanacu
6 Days Private Best of Bolivia Tour from La Paz with Flights VIP
Uyuni Salt Flats - 3Days/2Nights + Bus La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz
Uyuni Salt Flat + Death Road / 5 Day Tour from La Paz City
From La Paz: Huayna Potosí 2-Day Climbing Trip
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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
Visitors to San Miguel enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Galería PURO is worth a stop.
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Japanese Garden or Megacenter Bolivia and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.
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 Plaza del Estudiante or Teatro al Aire Libre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Camacho Cable Car Station or Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to get around town.
San Pedro
While you're in San Pedro, take in top sights like Plaza del Estudiante and jump on the metro at Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to see more of the city.