La Paz & Valle de la Luna, Bolivia: Travel Facts & Tips

Discover La Paz & Valle de la Luna, Bolivia — Cable-car city + lunar terrain.

•La Paz is the highest capital city in the world, sitting at an elevation of 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) above sea level.
•The Mi Teleférico cable car system, inaugurated in 2014, spans over 10.5 kilometers and includes 11 stations, making it one of the longest urban cable car systems in the world.
•Valle de la Luna is characterized by its surreal landscape of eroded rock formations, which are the result of wind and water erosion over millions of years.
•The unique geological features of Valle de la Luna include towering clay spires and deep canyons, some of which reach heights of up to 30 meters (98 feet).
•La Paz is home to the Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas), where locals sell traditional medicines and potions, a practice rooted in ancient Aymara beliefs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cable-car city + lunar terrain.

The best time to visit is May–Oct. Budget travelers typically spend $50-100 per day.

La Paz & Valle de la Luna, Bolivia is located at coordinates -16.5000, -68.1500 in Bolivia.