Things to do in Bolivia
Where to go in Bolivia, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Bolivia
- Things to do in La Paz culture, adventure, city
Best time to visit Bolivia
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- La Paz
- The cheapest months to fly to La Paz are April-May and September-October (shoulder seasons), where fares can run 25-35% lower than the June-August peak or the December holiday rush. Flying Tuesday through Thursday consistently saves another $50-100 compared to weekend departures.
Is Bolivia expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- La Paz
- About $18 a day on a shoestring, about $136 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Bolivia
- Plaza Murillo The historic heart of the city with the Presidential Palace, cathedral, and pigeons galore, great for people-watching and street life.
- Mirador Killi Killi A public hilltop lookout with sweeping 360-degree views of the bowl-shaped city and Mt. Illimani backdrop.
- Calle Jaén Museum Street A beautifully preserved colonial cobblestone street with four small city museums, the street itself is free to wander.
- Mercado Rodríguez A sprawling neighborhood market where locals shop for produce, street food, and textiles, a vivid slice of daily La Paz life.
- Parque Urbano Central A relaxed green space popular with families and joggers, great for watching local life unfold on a Sunday morning.
Cheap eats in Bolivia
- Mercado Lanza, Almuerzo del día (set lunch: soup, main, juice) Plates $1.50-3
- Ali Pacha (budget stalls around Sopocachi), Salteñas (baked meat-filled pastries) for breakfast Plates $0.50-1.50
- Restaurante Manjares, Sopa de maní (peanut soup) with llajwa sauce Plates $3-6