La Paz and the Yungas Road in 3 days
One of the highest cities in the world, clinging to the sides of its canyon and crossed by the largest urban cable car network anywhere. Come for the Witches' Market, the views from El Alto and the long mountain-bike descent of the Death Road.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
- Morning
The Witches' Marketfree · about 1 hStalls around Calle Linares selling herbs, amulets, potions and dried llama foetuses used in Aymara offerings to Pachamama.
- Afternoon
Mi Teleférico cable carsabout 1 hUrban cable car lines used as everyday public transport, linking La Paz with El Alto above the rooftops of the canyon.
- Late afternoon
Valley of the Moonabout 1 h 30Clay and sandstone eroded into spires and gullies on the southern edge of the city, explored on short marked trails.
Day 2
- All day
The Death Road by mountain bikea full dayA guided downhill ride on the old Yungas Road, a narrow cliffside track dropping from a high Andean pass into subtropical forest.
Day 3
- Morning
El Alto and its viewsfree · half a dayThe city on the plateau above La Paz, with views into the canyon and across to Illimani, a huge street market and colourful cholet buildings.
Where to sleep in La Paz and the Yungas Road
- Wild Rover La Paz · €18 a night
- Hotel Sagarnaga · €40 a night
- Raven La Paz · €18 a night
- Hotel Rosario La Paz · €70 a night
- Hotel Presidente · €75 a night
- Illampu Art Boutique Hotel · €90 a night
- Casa Grande Hotel · €120 a night
- Hotel Mitru Sur · €110 a night
- Anami Hotel Boutique · €110 a night
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