Zona Sur

La Paz, Bolivia

A more affluent, lower-altitude district with boutique hotels and a calmer pace than the city centre.

Places in Zona Sur

Gustu Bolivia's most influential restaurant, a pioneer of modern Andean cuisine founded by Claus Meyer, led by chef Marsia Taha.

Best time to visit: May to October, the dry season, offers the most comfortable weather; altitude acclimatisation is worth planning for regardless of season.
Getting around: Mi Teleférico, the extensive cable car network, is the best way to get around and see the city; taxis and ride-hailing cover ground-level routes.
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Language: Spanish, Aymara, Quechua. English is less common.
Timezone: BOT (UTC-4)
Current trends: Gustu continues to lead Bolivia's modern Andean cuisine movement under chef Marsia Taha, named Latin America's Best Female Chef, cementing La Paz's position on the region's fine-dining map.

Central La Paz — The historic core, home to colonial buildings and Hotel Rosario's former colonial residence.
Sopocachi — The city's trendy bohemian neighbourhood, popular with young locals, packed with cafes, bars, and nightclubs.