La Paz in 3 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Plaza Murillo, museums and Calle Jaén

The main square and two museums in the morning, a market lunch, the gold rooms on Calle Jaén and dinner on the lane.

Check the weekday. Museo Nacional de Arte is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Museo de Metales Preciosos is closed on Mondays. Casa de Murillo is closed on Mondays.

1
9:00 AMPlaza MurilloStart on the square at the heart of La Paz, with the Government Palace and the cathedral around it, while it is quiet.About 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 3 min
2
9:30 AMMuseo Nacional de ArteAllow about 60 min for viceregal and modern painting. Open Tuesday to Friday, and Saturday until 1 PM; closed Sundays and Mondays.About 1 hour 15 min here
Foreign visitors: BOB 20 (about $2) · Pay at the door
Official fees: Municipal Government of La Paz, Turismo La Paz (lapaz.bo/turismo)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 5 min
3
10:45 AMMuseo Nacional de Etnografía y Folklore (MUSEF)Allow about 75 min for masks, textiles and feather art. On weekdays it closes from 12:30 to 2:30 PM.About 2 hours here
Foreign visitors: BOB 20 (about $2) · Pay at the door
Official fees: Municipal Government of La Paz, Turismo La Paz (lapaz.bo/turismo)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 5 min
4
12:45 PMMercado LanzaEat salteñas and other snacks at the stalls. Open until 9 PM Monday to Saturday; on Sundays it closes at 5 PM.About 2 hours 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 6 min
5
3:00 PMMuseo de Metales PreciososThe museum reopens at 3 PM and runs to 7 PM Tuesday to Friday; on weekends it closes at 1 PM. Allow about 60 min.About 1 hour 15 min here
Foreign visitors: BOB 20 (about $2) · Pay at the door
Official fees: Municipal Government of La Paz, Turismo La Paz (lapaz.bo/turismo)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 2 min
6
4:15 PMOptionalCasa de MurilloSee the desk and the conspiracy room of the 1809 independence leader. Same days and hours as the Precious Metals Museum.About 2 hours 15 min here
Foreign visitors: BOB 20 (about $2) · Pay at the door
Official fees: Municipal Government of La Paz, Turismo La Paz (lapaz.bo/turismo)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 2 min
7
6:30 PMCalle JaénHave dinner at the cafés and bars on this 100 m cobbled lane. The museums close earlier, but the lane itself is open all day.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Go slowly at altitudeLa Paz sits between 3,200 and 4,100 m. Drink water, rest on day one and avoid heavy effort; see a doctor if you feel unwell.
Check museum daysMany museums close on Mondays or Sundays and take a midday break. These hours come from the city, so confirm before you go.
Use radio taxisOrder a taxi by phone or pick a registered one with a sticker, and never get into a taxi that already has passengers.
Watch your belongingsPetty crime is common in central La Paz and crowded markets. Keep valuables safe and never leave bags unattended.
Ride Mi TeleféricoThe cable cars link the high and low districts and run from early morning to about 10 PM, with shorter hours on Sundays.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in the historic center around Plaza Murillo: day 1 and most of day 3 are on foot from there. Expect narrow, steep streets.

Hotels in La Paz

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