How to get to the Ciudad Satélite viewpoint by cable car
Station, line, walking time, fare and opening hours — the complete guide.
Get off at Mirador station (Yellow Line & Silver Line). From the exit it is a 2-minute walk to the Ciudad Satélite viewpoint.
The station used to be called Ciudad Satélite and is now officially Mirador station: they are the same place.
Overview
The Ciudad Satélite viewpoint looks out from the edge of the El Alto plateau, right where the city stops and the bowl of La Paz opens up, with snow-capped Illimani behind. It is one of the best panoramas of the whole conurbation and it is two minutes from Mirador station — which locals still call “Ciudad Satélite”, its former name — where the Yellow and Silver lines meet. The ride up on the Yellow Line from Sopocachi, climbing hundreds of metres, is half a viewpoint in itself.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Cable-car route |
|---|---|
| Sopocachi | Yellow Line direct to Mirador, ~13 min · Bs 3 |
| Libertador station | Yellow Line direct, ~17 min · Bs 3 |
| 16 de Julio station | Silver Line direct, ~12 min · Bs 3 |
| Central station | Red Line to 16 de Julio + Silver Line to Mirador · Bs 5 |
Step by step
Take any of the lines serving the station: Yellow Line & Silver Line. The fare is Bs 3 for the first line plus Bs 2 for every transfer.
Get off at Mirador station and follow the exit signs.
In about 2 minutes on foot you reach the Ciudad Satélite viewpoint.
For the way back, remember the hours: 06:00–23:00 Monday to Saturday and 07:00–21:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
What else to see nearby
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
Which cable-car station do I use?
Mirador station (Yellow Line & Silver Line). It is about a 2-minute walk from the exit.
How long does it take from Sopocachi?
Yellow Line direct to Mirador, ~13 min · Bs 3.
How much does the trip cost?
Bs 3 for the first line and Bs 2 for each transfer (Bs 1.50 and Bs 1 on the accredited reduced fare). A journey with one transfer costs Bs 5. Transfers are not free.
What time does it open and close?
Monday to Saturday, 06:00 to 23:00; Sundays and public holidays, 07:00 to 21:00. Cabins leave every 12 seconds, but there can be queues at the ticket desks at peak times.
Where can I find more attractions near the cable car?
In our guide what to see in La Paz by cable car, with every attraction listed by station.
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Updated: August 2026