Mecapaca
La Paz
Popular places to visit
![Witches\' Market which includes food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65274-Witches-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d10f2ee70a19ee81e31a884b8ed50cba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115760-Valle-De-La-Luna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing heritage architecture, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65216-La-Paz-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65227-La-Paz-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65255-National-Museum-Of-Art.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
![From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48028252/3320bef3-3e9e-4635-8493-8c55c9477f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus
![La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Isla Incahuasi 5-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44512639/7a9995bc-2c8f-40cb-a94c-5e5cb9ada0ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Isla Incahuasi 5-Day Bus Tour
![La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46268897/7d30cf43-b398-4c84-8d5c-cdcd1c7ee8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit
![Emerald Lagoon of Charquini](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44853694/805892dc-de8e-4810-9b2d-9208de60a1d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda
![Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2311096/f29992f4-6853-41d6-85fe-3178c467afd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!
Top hotels in Mecapaca
![Peuma Laku Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71510000/71506200/71506148/3dd61f41_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2022
![Hotel Sagarnaga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8480000/8470600/8470525/0ac119cc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Mitru Express](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71942400/71942371/a6956b77_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
![Atix Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15890000/15881400/15881324/04b941e0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024
![Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5720000/5714100/5714062/f9335992_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025
![Altus Express Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102486800/102486742/3ae6992b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mecapaca
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Palca
Palca might not have many top sights, but Valle de las Animas and Muela del Diablo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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San Miguel
Visitors to San Miguel enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Galería PURO is worth a stop.
![The strange landscape and cityscape of La Paz from the Teleferico - a great way to see the city for just a few Bolivianos.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a8df1ef867b0cb6d5404742441d769f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Macrodistrito Sur
If you're spending time in Macrodistrito Sur, check out sights like Irpavi Cable Car Station or San Miguel Arcángel Church and hop on the metro to see more the city at Obrajes Cable Car Station or Alto Obrajes Cable Car Station.
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Sopocachi
Theaters, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers 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.
![Plaza Murillo featuring a city, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65216-La-Paz-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown La Paz
Shopping, churches, and mountain views highlight some notable features of Downtown La Paz. Make a stop by Plaza del Estudiante or La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Camacho Cable Car Station or Edificio Correos Cable Car Station to get around town.
![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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/957199ca7cbf820bcb5bda18ae64c4ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.