On the Altiplano plateau over 3,500-meters above sea level, La Paz is one of the world's highest cities. This makes it the ideal place for one-day tours of the surrounding sites and extreme landscapes that characterize Bolivia. If you're eager to experience the mountains in an active, hands-on way, then we recommend the mountain bike tour of the "World's most dangerous road" to Coroico. If you prefer to see the ancient ruins that highlight the region, then consider a stop at the pre-Inca Tihuanaco ruins or extend your trip with a few days by nearby Lake Titicaca, where you can explore the well-preserved ruins on Sun & Moon Islands. Of course, La Paz itself has its own treasures, including an authentic "Witches' Market", a colonial sector, and the impressive government buildings. Contact us to start planning your trip.

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Bolivia Backroads

10 Days from $3,050

Explore what many call the Tibet of the Americas on this 10-day tour of Bolivia. Enjoy family hospitality at Hacienda Candelaria, meet village weavers and maybe try your hand at the loom, visit the Tarabuco Market, travel across the largest salt flat in the world at Uyuni, and visit the mines of Potosi before heading back to La Paz.

Keep an eye to the rainforest canopy for an array of wildlife in Madidi National Park in Bolivia

Chalalan Lodge

Bolivian Amazon
7 Days from $1,125

This 5-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Chalalan Lodge - the only lodge owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.

Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival

Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Days from $2,995

Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!

Bolivia Backroads and Oruro Festival

13 Days from $4,995

Our classic Bolivia Backroads tour is now paired with the Oruro Festival for one great two-week adventure. Enjoy a front row seat along the main parade route as thousands of dancers pass by you; tour a working silver mine; and climb Volcano Tunupa. Sites like the Salt Plains of Uyuni, Potosi, and Sucre highlight the trip.

Favorite Trips from La Paz

Trip Name	From	Days	Level	Summary
Lake Titicaca - Sun Island & Copacabana	$510	2	Relaxed	Journey to the world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca and overnight on Sun Island. According to legend, the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.
La Paz and Tihuanaco	$240	1	Relaxed	See Bolivia's past and present in this combination tour. Begin at the ruins of Tihuanaco, one of the most impressive architectural achievements of a pre-Inca society. Return to La Paz to tour the markets and neighborhoods.
Copacabana and Sun Island	$220	1	Relaxed	Visit the picturesque town of Copacabana, touring its Inca sites and then boat to Sun Island. Sun Island is hailed as the birthplace of the founders of the Incan Empire.
Coroico Town and Plantations	$200	1	Relaxed	Tour the coffee and coca plantations of the Yungas Valley. The climate in the valley creates the perfect growing conditions for coffee, citric and coca plants.
Tuni Condoriri Hike	$160	1	Challenging	This high altitude hike will take you past several beautfiul mountain lagoons before revealing a breathtaking view of Tuni Condoriri, so named for its condor head shape.
Mountain Bike to Coroico	$125	1	Challenging	Take a downhill ride into the village of Coroico enjoying the incredible views of the semitropical Yungas Valley.
Tihuanaco Ruins (Tiwanaku)	$105	1	Relaxed
La Paz City and Moon Valley	$50	½	Relaxed

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La Paz Highlights

While La Paz is perhaps best known for being the highest capital city in the world, it's not actually the capital! Sucre is the official national capital and La Paz is the home of the executive and legislative branches of government.

The friendly people, the stunning mountain landscapes, and the historical buildings are just a few of the attractions that await anyone lucky enough to include La Paz on their South American trip. Here are some of the other highlights that this city has to offer:

Colonial La Paz – Around Plaza Murillo, you will see the government palace and the cathedral; the "Witches' Market" and the Calle Jaen are also fascinating stops in the city. You can stop by the San Francisco Church or the residential neighborhoods as well for a different perspective.
Lake Titcaca – Just outside the city's limits you will find the highest natural lake in the world, home to excellently preserved ancient ruins like those on Sun & Moon Islands.
Tihuanaco (Tiwanaku), also on Lake Titicaca, is home to another set of ruins even older than the Inca civilization.
Coroico and the surrounding coffee & cocoa plantations are a popular destination as well. If you want to spend more time experiencing the flavor of their local and organic products, then we feature tours that will bring you right to the plantations. We also feature more active tours that include trekking and biking.