Capital city, Bolivia
Getting around La Paz
How to get around La Paz
Mi Teleférico cable cars beat the steep traffic; minibuses and trufis cover the rest. Use radio taxis or apps at night rather than street taxis.
Ways to get around La Paz
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Teleférico | Bs 3 per line | Color-coded cable-car lines across La Paz and El Alto; quick and scenic |
| Minibus / trufi | About Bs 2–3 | Fixed routes with a destination sign; crowded, watch pockets |
| Radio taxi or app | About Bs 15–35 | Safer than hailing street taxis; agree the price |
Ride-hailing apps in La Paz
A 5 km ride costs about Bs15–35 ($1.2–2.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yango | Cheapest and widely used for visitors |
| inDrive | Negotiate your fare; check the plate |
| Uber | Limited cars; works in central and southern zones |
- Avoid hailing street taxis; use apps or radio taxis. Without apps, ask your hotel to call a registered radio taxi.
Arriving in La Paz
El Alto International (LPB)
At 4,000 m, 15 km from the center. Radio taxi or app about Bs 60–100, 30–45 min; minibuses are cheaper but slow with bags.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1949 International Driving Permit together with the home licence; police and rental firms ask for both.
- Onward travel in Bolivia: Long-distance buses link every city cheaply; pay extra for tourist-class companies with seatbelts and rested drivers. BoA flies between the main cities, saving long, blockade-prone road trips.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in La Paz?
Yes. Apps that work here: Yango, inDrive, Uber.
What's the best way to get around La Paz?
Mi Teleférico cable cars beat the steep traffic; minibuses and trufis cover the rest. Use radio taxis or apps at night rather than street taxis.
How do I get from the airport to La Paz?
At 4,000 m, 15 km from the center. Radio taxi or app about Bs 60–100, 30–45 min; minibuses are cheaper but slow with bags.
Is La Paz walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Boliviana de Aviación (BoA)
- Mi Teleférico (La Paz–El Alto cable cars)
- Mi Teleférico
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
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