What to do in La Paz when it rains

When La Paz turns grey, head for the indoors — centuries of history in its museums, art to lose an hour in, and markets and cafés out of the rain.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Café del Mundo Sagarnaga 324, La Paz, Bolivia
  • Cafe Typica Av.6 de Agosto 2584, La Paz, Bolivia
  • Brosso Av. 16 de Julio No.1473, La Paz, Bolivia
  • Hb Bronze Coffeebar Plaza Tomas Frias 1570, La Paz, Bolivia
  • Typica Café Centro Edificio Tres Cruces, Batallón Colorados 40, La Paz, Bolivia
  • Cafe Vida Pasaje Juan XXIII, detrás de la calle Tarija.187, a la vuelta del English Pub, el que baja al Teleférico Morado, Juan XXIII, La Paz, Bolivia

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

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