Plaza Murillo
The political heart of La Paz, surrounded by the presidential palace, parliament and cathedral; feeding pigeons and watching the guards are classic experiences.
Plaza Murillo is the central square of La Paz's old town, named after Pedro Domingo Murillo, who led the 1809 uprising against Spanish rule. Around the square stand the neoclassical cathedral, the old presidential palace known as the Palacio Quemado (Burnt Palace), the newly built Casa Grande del Pueblo (House of the People) and the Legislative Assembly building. Guards in red uniforms stand watch at the gates. The square is thick with pigeons, and locals often sit on the benches to sunbathe. It is also the main site for marches and demonstrations, so keep clear of any protests.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Art
- Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
- National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (MUSEF)
- Basilica of San Francisco
- Mercado Lanza
- Calle Jaén
- Coca Museum
- Witches' Market