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
The price is CA $109 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $109
CA $109 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Stay at this capsule hotel in El Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Centro Cultural "Prefectural" and Cementerio ...
5.8/10 (37 reviews)
Staff are nice but the rooms and blankets are smelly. Very noisy.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Onkel Inn Airport Sleepbox
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 ...
Gran Copacabana Hostal
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 Centro Cultural "Prefectural" and Cementerio General are located nearby.
Hotel Ensueños
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful house for rent in front of the Illimani in the city of La Paz.

Beautiful house for rent in front of the Illimani in the city of La Paz.

El Alto Departamento de La Paz
Stay at this vacation home in El Alto. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Centro Cultural "Prefectural" and Saint Gabriel Theatre ...
Beautiful house for rent in front of the Illimani in the city of La Paz.
Fantastic 2-bedroom apartment 1B in El Alto perfect for your stay. Near Airport

Fantastic 2-bedroom apartment 1B in El Alto perfect for your stay. Near Airport

El Alto La Paz Department
Stay at this apartment in El Alto. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centro Cultural "Prefectural" and Saint Gabriel Theatre are located nearby.
Fantastic 2-bedroom apartment 1B in El Alto perfect for your stay. Near Airport
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! (262 reviews)
Courteous staff, clean and excellent infrastructure!

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Ritz Apart Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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