San Pedro

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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San Pedro Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Church of San Pedro and Plaza Museum of Contemporary Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Clean and good location, will definitely re book for next time.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

DREAM By Stannum Hotel
Madero Hotel & Suites

Madero Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
Calle México No. 1822 La Paz
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Plaza del Estudiante and National ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
Courteous and accommodating staff. Spotless rooms. Nice amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Madero Hotel & Suites
Sarawi Inn

Sarawi Inn

3.5 out of 5
1847 Cañada Strongest La Paz Departamento de La Paz
The price is ₩70,235 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩70,235
₩73,747 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Stay at this apartment in La Paz. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Museum of Contemporary Art ...
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 Oct 18, 2025

Panamerican Hotel
Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Atix Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Calacoto, Calle 16 N° 8052 La Paz
The price is ₩240,996 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩240,996
₩240,996 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
- room was with bad odour and then they change the room - they should display the us$ exchange rate at the reception counter

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

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Hotel Europa La Paz

Hotel Europa La Paz

4 out of 5
Calle Tiahuanaco N. 64 La Paz
Fully refundable
The price is ₩215,462 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
₩215,462
₩215,462 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions National Museum of Archaeology and Plaza del ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (406 reviews)
What a great hotel in the South Centre. Yes it could do with a bit of tlc in the common parts. The bedrooms are excellent, bathrooms with heated floors. So close to everything but quiet. Teleferico at top of road, 2 lines, 10 mins walk, whole city is easy from there. Cooked bteakfast good, nice ...

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Hotel Europa La Paz
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Other neighborhoods 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 a stop by San Francisco Convent and Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Calle Sagarnaga
Plaza Murillo featuring a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Downtown La Paz

4/5(49 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

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.

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
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Villa Pabón

While visiting Villa Pabón, you might make a stop by sights like Mirador Killi Killi and Calle Jaen.

Villa Pabón
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Miraflores

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

Miraflores


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