La Paz
The world's highest capital city (3,650m) is a dizzying, dramatic experience — a bowl-shaped valley of shantytown neighborhoods stacked above the colonial center, with the snow-capped Illimani volcano watching over everything. La Paz's gondola (Mi Teleférico) urban cable car system is the most spectacular city transport in the world; the Witches' Market, Lake Titicaca, and the Salar de Uyuni salt flats complete a destination unlike anywhere else.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Hostels, market food and almuerzo set lunches, cable car, Death Road trip
Business Class
Boutique hotels, Death Road bike, Uyuni 3-day tour, Titicaca trip, cholita wrestling
Luxury
Atix Hotel, private Uyuni, luxury Titicaca lodge, private Death Road
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Where to Stay
Wild Rover Hostel La Paz
What guests say
“The most social hostel in Bolivia — the Death Road trips organized here are world-class and the rooftop terrace views over La Paz are extraordinary.”
“Excellent base for Death Road and Uyuni tours. The altitude acclimatization advice from staff is genuinely useful and the social atmosphere is great.”
Casa Grande Hotel La Paz
What guests say
“The finest boutique hotel in La Paz — beautiful colonial interiors, excellent restaurant with mountain views, and impeccable service. Well worth the price.”
“Outstanding value for the quality level. La Paz is an inexpensive city and Casa Grande provides genuinely excellent accommodation at a reasonable price.”
Atix Hotel La Paz
What guests say
“Extraordinary contemporary design hotel in Sopocachi — the finest in Bolivia. Rooftop views to Illimani, excellent restaurant, and a warm welcome that is entirely Bolivian.”
“The most impressive modern hotel in the country. The contemporary Bolivian art collection and the rooftop pool with mountain views are outstanding.”
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- ✓Altitude sickness affects many visitors at 3,650m — rest your first day and drink coca leaf tea
- ✓The Death Road bike is safe with reputable operators — World Biking and Gravity Bolivia are the best
- ✓Uyuni in rain season (January-March) creates the world's largest mirror reflection on the salt flats
- ✓Cholita wrestling is tourist-oriented but genuinely entertaining — buy the cheap ringside seats
- ✓The cable car (Mi Teleférico) offers extraordinary city views for USD0.50 per ride
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