Cities Near La Paz
Cities near La Paz, BO: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including El Alto, Copacabana, Tiwanaku. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to La Paz, BO is El Alto, about 0 mi (0 km) away — roughly 0 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El AltoHigh-altitude twin city and markets | 0 mi / 0 km | 0 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| CopacabanaLake Titicaca pilgrimage town | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| TiwanakuPre-Inca ruins | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| OruroFamous carnival city | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| CochabambaFood capital and a giant Christ | 145 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Puno | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Quillacollo | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Juliaca | 149 mi / 239 km | 3 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sacaba | 153 mi / 246 km | 3 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Tacna | 174 mi / 280 km | 4 hr 2 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from La Paz
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: El Alto, Copacabana, Tiwanaku. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from La Paz
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Oruro, Cochabamba, Puno, Quillacollo, Juliaca. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near La Paz include El Alto, Copacabana, Tiwanaku, Oruro, Cochabamba. The closest is El Alto, about 0 miles (0 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.