Pedro Domingo Murillo Province

The province home to La Paz, Bolivia's seat of government, with a canyon city, cable cars and the Valley of the Moon all offering something unique.

Pedro Domingo Murillo Province lies in the middle of La Paz Department and includes La Paz, the seat of government, and El Alto on the Altiplano. La Paz is built in a deep valley beneath the snowy peak of Illimani. In the city you can visit the Witches' Market, the Church of San Francisco and Plaza Murillo, and the city's cable car network offers views over the whole city. The Valley of the Moon to the south is known for its strange eroded landforms, and the surrounding mountains are a starting point for climbs in the Cordillera Real. The dry season from May to October brings clear skies. The gateway is El Alto International Airport; take it easy at first to adjust to the altitude.

Destinations

• La Paz City

Itineraries

• Bolivia Classic Highlands Panorama – From La Paz to Isla del Sol, then via the White City and Silver City to Uyuni and the high-altitude lagoons
• La Paz, Isla del Sol, and Yungas – Centering on La Paz, head west to Lake Titicaca, and descend east to Yungas for cycling and relaxation
• Madidi Rainforest and Yacuma Pampas – Fly to Rurrenabaque for an Amazon combination of rainforest lodges and wetland birdwatching and pink dolphin spotting
• Peru & Bolivia Highlands Highlights – From Machu Picchu across Lake Titicaca to La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Flats