El Alto

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Häusermeer von La Paz
Häusermeer von La Paz
Huayna Potosí mountain as seen from El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia. With an elevation of 6,088 m (ca. 20,000 feet),
La Paz panoramic view, Bolivia. La Paz is the worlds highest capital.
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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Onkel Inn Airport Sleepbox

Onkel Inn Airport Sleepbox

1 out of 5
Aeropuerto Internacional El Alto El Alto Departamento de La Paz
Stay at this capsule hotel in El Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cementerio General and Saint Gabriel Theatre ...
5.6/10 (32 reviews)
Efficient in-airport sleeping arrangements
This does not pretend to be nor is it a normal hotel. This place is the only game in town when you have a 3:20am departure and you want to make sure you are sleeping at the airport. It did the job for us. It is very Spartan, and they make no claim to be anything else. The staff were very friendly ...

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

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Gran Copacabana Hostal

Gran Copacabana Hostal

2.5 out of 5
Calle 5 Villa Dolores #400 El Alto La Paz
Stay at this hostal in El Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cementerio General and Lucio Perez Velazco Square ...
Decent stay, good price
Busy hostel in busy part of El Alto. Very convenient for the airport, and the hotel arranged a pick up and also got me a tasty food take away delivered. The bed was also really comfortable. Only downside was check in was a bit clunky until the person with a bit of English rocked up.

Reviewed on 5 December 2020

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Hotel Ensueños

Hotel Ensueños

2 out of 5
Av. 6 de Marzo Nro. 540 entre calles 4 La Paz La Paz
Stay at this hotel in El Alto. Popular attractions Cementerio General and Lucio Perez Velazco Square are located nearby.
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Ritz Apart Hotel

Ritz Apart Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Isabel La Catolica Nro. 2478 La Paz
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in La Paz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
Nice hotel with great bed. But the room was very very hot

Reviewed on 28 January 2026

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Minimalist Apartment

Minimalist Apartment

3 out of 5
Calle 24A, No. 88, Calacoto, Zona Sur. La Paz La Paz
Stay at this apartment in La Paz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Nuna Theater and Galería PURO are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
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It is an excellent apartment with very good facilities.

Reviewed on 25 March 2018

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Céntrico y Acogedor

Céntrico y Acogedor

2 out of 5
La Paz Departamento de La Paz
Stay at this apartment in La Paz. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sopocachi Market and Plaza Abaroa are located nearby.
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