La PazvsSucre
Can't decide between La Paz and Sucre? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
La Paz
La Paz is the world's highest de facto capital, a dizzying city sprawling across a canyon at 3,640 meters. Its teleférico cable car network offers jaw-dropping views, while the Witches' Market, cholita wrestling, and Death Road make it one of South America's most unique cities.
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Sucre
Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital, is called the White City for its gleaming colonial architecture. At a comfortable 2,800 meters, this UNESCO World Heritage city is quieter and more refined than La Paz, with excellent museums, chocolate shops, and nearby dinosaur footprints.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
La Paz offers Valle de la Luna, Witches' Market, Mi Teleférico Cable Cars
Sucre offers Casa de la Libertad, Recoleta Monastery, Cretaceous Park (Cal Orcko)
Food & Dining
La Paz is famous for its local dining scene
Sucre is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
La Paz offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Sucre offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
May to October
April to October
Weather
Summer: 15°C, Winter: 10°C
Summer: 22°C, Winter: 18°C
Top Attractions in La Paz
- 1Valle de la Luna
- 2Witches' Market
- 3Mi Teleférico Cable Cars
- 4San Francisco Church
- 5Death Road (day trip)
- 6Tiwanaku Ruins (day trip)
Top Attractions in Sucre
- 1Casa de la Libertad
- 2Recoleta Monastery
- 3Cretaceous Park (Cal Orcko)
- 4Central Market
- 5San Felipe Neri
- 6Textile Museum
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Sucre is Popular With
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems in La Paz
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Museo de Instrumentos Musicales
A fascinating private museum founded by charango master Ernesto Cavour, showcasing over 2,500 musical instruments from Bolivia and around the world.
- 2
Killi Killi Mirador
A lesser-known viewpoint in the Villa Pabón area, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of La Paz sprawling in its canyon and the surrounding mountains.
Hidden Gems in Sucre
- 1
Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe
A small, stunning chapel inside the Cathedral complex, its altar is covered in solid silver and precious stones.
- 2
Café Gourmet Mirador
A cafe with a terrace located just below the main Recoleta viewpoint.
Neighborhoods to Explore
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Top Areas in La Paz
Casco Viejo (Historic Center)
The bustling, historic heart of La Paz, centered around Plaza Murillo.
Sopocachi
A bohemian, residential neighborhood popular with artists, students, and expats.
Top Areas in Sucre
Centro Histórico
The historic heart and UNESCO core of Sucre, characterized by gleaming white colonial buildings, grand plazas, and pedestrian-friendly streets.
La Recoleta
A quieter, more residential hilltop neighborhood offering the best panoramic views of the city.
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Our Verdict
Both La Paz and Sucre are incredible destinations. La Paz excels in highest capital and Death Road, while Sucre stands out for White City and colonial architecture.
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