The cable car, opened on 30th May 2014, connects La Paz to the sprawling Metropolis of El Alto high above the city.

Teleférico was inaugurated by Bolivia's current president, Evan Morales, in order to improve the commute to La Paz for residents of El Alto. Although only 11 kilometres as the crow flies, by road this is a long, arduous journey which can take well over an hour.

Although built for the purpose of the city's commuters, it's also great news for visitors. A ride on the cable car (which will set you back 3 bolivianos for a one-way ticket) affords some stunning views of La Paz, and can transport you up to El Alto in around 10 minutes.

El Alto is where the poorer residents of La Paz live, and for that reason it can be unsafe to wander around here without a guide (even with a guide, keep your valuables close to your chest). Red Cap Walking Tours run an extended city tour, which incorporates El Alto, as well as other city attractions not covered on their standard free walking tour.

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

"The bedroom and linens didn’t smell the best and the staff tried to tell me my tour was cancelled at 5am when it wasn’t. Thankfully, I didn’t leave the lobby and my tour picked me up before I went back to bed. Otherwise, this is in a good location for shopping if you’re just here for a quick trip. "

AED 103 total

5 Jun - 6 Jun

"I spent weeks here. I stayed in the room with a private bathroom. The bed is comfortable and worm. The shower is electric shower, but works surprisingly well. The wifi is fast and steady. The host is very friendly. It’s pretty close to the bus terminal, but a bit far from downtown."

AED 139 total

5 Jun - 6 Jun

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Si vuelvo a La Paz, ¡no me alojaría en ningún otro lugar!" Este departamento no es solo un alojamiento: es una experiencia que fusiona la comodidad moderna con la calidez Boliviana. Los Departamentos ofrecen un lujo auténtico que supera a muchos hoteles. Ideal para viajeros que buscan realizar tramites "

AED 184 total

18 Jun - 19 Jun

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A verified traveler stayed at Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa

Posted 6 days ago

4/5 Good

"It’s a hostel not a hotel. So a bit misleading in that respect. Room was clean and tidy, good size and good price. Opened up onto the smokers area though so wasn’t overly pleasant for that, but then again I wasn’t there too much other than to sleep between tours. Breakfast was ok. Well positioned in the midst of markets and shops. Definitely a good spot for gringos to hang and check out gringo alley and the witches market. Close tot he gondola stations and easy to get around in general. "

A verified traveler stayed at EXPRESS HOTEL

Posted 7 days ago