How to get to Valle de la Luna from La Paz
Station, line, walking time, fare and opening hours — the complete guide.
The nearest station in service is Irpavi (Green Line), but the cable car does not reach Valle de la Luna, in Mallasa: from Irpavi you carry on by minibus, trufi or taxi for about 15-20 minutes.
Important: no cable-car line reaches Valle de la Luna. The last leg from Irpavi is by minibus, trufi or taxi.
Overview
The Valle de la Luna is a maze of eroded clay spires and gullies about 10 km from the centre, in Mallasa, beyond the Zona Sur. Two signposted trails of 15 and 45 minutes run through it and there is an entrance fee at the gate. The cable car does not reach it: the closest station in service is Irpavi, the terminus of the Green Line, and from there you carry on by minibus or taxi for about 15-20 minutes along the Mallasa road. Even so, the cable car is the best way to cover the long stretch: the Green Line drops from the centre to the Zona Sur in 16 minutes with no traffic.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Cable-car route |
|---|---|
| Libertador station | Green Line to Irpavi (~16 min · Bs 3) + minibus/taxi ~15-20 min |
| Central station | Orange/Red Line to Central, Light Blue + Green to Irpavi (Bs 5-7) + minibus/taxi |
| Sopocachi | Yellow Line to Libertador + Green Line to Irpavi (Bs 5) + minibus/taxi |
| El Alto (16 de Julio) | Red + Light Blue + Green lines to Irpavi (Bs 7) + minibus/taxi |
Step by step
Take the Green Line to its terminus, Irpavi (Bs 3 per line, Bs 2 for every transfer).
Outside the station, take a minibus or trufi towards Mallasa, or a taxi (agree the fare before you get in).
In 15-20 minutes along the Mallasa road you reach the entrance of the Valle de la Luna, where you pay the admission fee.
To get back, the same minibus or taxi drops you at Irpavi; the last Green Line cabin leaves at 23:00 (21:00 on Sundays and public holidays).
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
Which cable-car station do I use?
Irpavi station (Green Line). From there you carry on by minibus, trufi or taxi for about 15-20 minutes: the cable car does not reach Valle de la Luna.
How long does it take from Libertador station?
Green Line to Irpavi (~16 min · Bs 3) + minibus/taxi ~15-20 min.
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