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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Madero Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This is a good hotel, centrically well located in Downtown La Paz. The rooms are very very clean, and the area is quiet by nights. Their breakfast is fine. The girl and the two guys at the desk are very kind and they are always glad to give you any information about the area and the city. Mr Franco and Mr Mauricio at the desk: Five points for them as well as for the girl, they are so polite. I miss La Paz, which is an "Adventure Place" ( the Sky Cable Car which you can take to "fly" around the city has a station called Purple Line ( Linea Morada ) which is close to the hotel, the views from upthere are amazing. I miss this hotel too, I really felt like at home at Madero Hotel. Thank you for treating me so well. "