What to see in La Paz and El Alto by cable car
Which station for each attraction: line, walking time, real fares and opening hours.
Explore La Paz and El Alto by cable car
Mi Teleférico is the fastest (and most spectacular) way to move between La Paz and El Alto: 10 lines, 26 stations and a cabin every 12 seconds. Here you will find which station serves each attraction, which line it is on, how far you walk and what the trip costs.
The fare is Bs 3 for the first line plus Bs 2 for every transfer (transfers are not free). The reduced fare — accredited students, older adults and people with disabilities — is Bs 1.50 plus Bs 1 per transfer. Hours: 06:00–23:00 Monday to Saturday and 07:00–21:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
The five essentials
Attractions station by station
| Attraction | Nearest station | Line | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 de Julio Market📍 Map | 16 de Julio | RedBlueSilver | 2 min |
| ↳ La Ceja de El Alto📍 Map | 16 de Julio | 5 min | |
| ↳ Viewpoint over the bowl of La Paz📍 Map | 16 de Julio | 3 min | |
| Plaza Murillo📍 Map | Central | RedOrange | 12 min |
| ↳ Calle Jaén📍 Map | Central | 14 min | |
| ↳ La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral📍 Map | Central | 12 min | |
| Witches' Market📍 Map | San José | Purple | 10 min |
| ↳ San Francisco Basilica📍 Map | San José | 8 min | |
| ↳ Calle Sagárnaga📍 Map | San José | 10 min | |
| Ciudad Satélite viewpoint📍 Map | Mirador | YellowSilver | 2 min |
| ↳ Ciudad Satélite📍 Map | Mirador | 1 min | |
| ↳ 16 de Julio market📍 Map | Mirador | 14 min | |
| Valle de la Luna📍 Map | Irpavi | Green | + minibus/taxi |
| ↳ Vesty Pakos Municipal Zoo📍 Map | Irpavi | + minibus/taxi | |
| ↳ Megacenter Irpavi📍 Map | Irpavi | + minibus/taxi |
Plan your trip
Work out the route between any two stations and check the map of all 10 lines.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mi Teleférico ride cost?
Bs 3 for the first line and Bs 2 for each transfer: a trip with one transfer costs Bs 5 and with two transfers Bs 7. The accredited reduced fare is Bs 1.50 plus Bs 1 per transfer. Transfers are not free.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 06:00 to 23:00. Sundays and public holidays, 07:00 to 21:00. A cabin leaves every 12 seconds, so you never wait for a departure, although there can be queues at the ticket desks at peak times.
Which attraction is best served?
The 16 de Julio market and the Ciudad Satélite viewpoint: both are a two-minute walk from their station. Plaza Murillo and the Witches' Market are a 10-12 minute walk uphill from the nearest station.
Can you reach Valle de la Luna by cable car?
No. No line reaches Valle de la Luna. The practical way is the Green Line to Irpavi and then a minibus or taxi for 15-20 minutes to Mallasa. We explain it in this guide.
How do I pay?
In cash at the ticket desk of any station, or with the Yala card, which you top up at stations and in the app. Queues are usually shorter with the card.
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Updated: August 2026