Pipiripi

La Paz


La Paz’s children’s museum has interactive exhibits and plenty of stickiness and stinky-sock smells over four rambling levels. The views are awesome, and exhibits include a word forest (English words count), textile and market areas, and a giant Scrabble game.


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Nearby La Paz attractions

1. Mirador Laikakota

0.06 MILES

The Mirador Laikakota – part of the children's museum – is in a tranquil park setting and is perfect for kids.

3. Parque Urbano Central

0.29 MILES

La Paz’s city park has interesting skyways and the Mirador Laikakota. Traveling circuses will often set up here, too.

4. Museo Nacional de Arqueología Tiwanaku

0.38 MILES

Two blocks east of El Prado, this small but well-sorted collection of artifacts illustrates the most interesting aspects of Tiwanaku culture – those that…

5. Jardín Botánico

0.52 MILES

An oasis in the urban jungle, the time you spend here will be the most tranquil during your visit to La Paz. Swan along the palm-shaded pathways which…

6. Sopocachi

0.64 MILES

Sopocachi has some of La Paz’ best restaurants and nightspots. You can spend a few hours people watching on Plaza Eduardo Avaroa, before hoofing up to the…

7. Museo Elsa Paredes de Salazar

0.65 MILES

An intriguing collection of more than 800 dolls from around the world, most dressed in traditional Bolivian costumes, but some from other continents and…

8. Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos

0.65 MILES

Fans of Bolivia’s lovely traditional weaving consider this small textile museum a must-see. Examples of the country’s finest traditional textiles …