The Temple of the Immaculate Conception is a historic, Gothic-style church. This church dates from the late nineteenth century and was built during the mining boom to serve the increased population. The site is dedicated to the protection of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. Templo de la Inmaculada Concepción is now one of the main churches of the town and is located in front of the Plaza Monticulo.

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) opened its doors for science studies on 25 October, 1831. Due to the commercial importance of the city of La Paz, UMSA has influenced the lives of many people and
factors into the social history of Bolivia. The History of the University of La Paz has three significant periods: 1. Since its inauguration on October 25, 1830 until June 1930, when there was a significant Revolution. 2. The semi-autonomous university, which started after the revolution in June 1930, until the election of a new Rector of the University in June 1936. 3. The full independence of the university at present.

Constructed in 1835, the cathedral is an extraordinary edifice well worth visiting. The Cathedral of La Paz is located in the central square, which is Plaza Murillo, named after Pedro Domingo Murrillo, who led a revolution against the Spanish. At the corner of the yellow edifice, adjacent to the cathedral, is the Presidential Palace. The tradition of clustering main edifices around the central square comes from the colonial period. The cathedral was built in 1720, and has both historical and architectural significance for La Paz.

The Palacio Quemado is a commonly used name to denote the Bolivian Government Palace. It is located in the Plaza Pedro Domingo Murillo in downtown La Paz. The building has had many names throughout its history. Its nickname originated from the Presidential Palace that was burned in 1875 during the uprising in the government of Tomás Frías. He had rebuilt and improved it many times since then, but the name has remained rooted in the town of La Paz. The Presidential Palace is located next to the Catedral Nuestra Señora, right of the Legislative Palace, where the Congress of Bolivia is housed.

This is the legislative center of La Paz and a large, palace-like building close to the Plaza Murillo. This governmental area is adjacent to Palacio Quemado and other historic structures. Along with the many other old buildings and areas, such as churches, streets, and museums, visiting this large government body will help you to understand the culture, traditions, and customs of the Bolivian people.

Andres de Santa Cruz came from a mixed Spanish-Indian family. He served in the armed forces of the Spanish crown, but in 1820 he joined the defense force of San Martin. In 1823, after a blood-spattered fight at Zepita, he achieved the rank of marshal. Between 1829 and 1839 he was the head of Bolivia. In 1845, Andres de Santa Cruz abandoned his homeland for France, where he died in 1865. One hundred years later the Bolivian authority brought his remains back to Bolivia, and put them in the mausoleum that bears his name.

The splendid Iglesia de Santo Domingo was built in 1575. It is to be found five buildings North of the central plaza. You can see several statues at the front of this remarkable Baroque structure. The building is more of a bastion than a church. The painted statues are in the pastoral style and give a sense of Mexican architecture. You may appreciate the intricate stonework, which reflects the Baroque style.

This building has as its core - the original San Francisco Church - started in 1548, one year before La Paz was established. The church collapsed under a heavy snowfall in 1610 and was renovated in 1784. This church's Baroque frontage is a unification of local and Catholic art, and is abundantly ornamented with original figures, such as dragons and tropical birds. Several traditions and styles merge in the Plaza de San Francisco, which is opposite the church. A contemporary statue of rock columns and limestone in the square facade honors three large civilizations of Bolivia.

The original building of the Hotel Rosario was constructed in 1928. The timber loggias were taken out of the old frontage and placed into the new front wall, which had to be shifted several feet, due to the extension of the lane. It belonged to Claudio Pary and Josefina Arostegui, grandparents of the present proprietors. The colonial style and the renovated terrace are well-liked by those who visit. The cultural spots of the hotel, which highlight the Aymara and local traditions of the region, contain a lot of information. The gift shop, which showcases local artisans, is committed to Fair Trade practices.

The General Cemetery was established on January 25, 1826 by Marshal Antonio José de Sucre. Buried in the cemetery are a few famous people, such as Daniel Sánchez Bustamante, General Eeliodoro Camacho, Gastón Velasco, Germain Bush, Father Luis Espinal Camps and many men and women, who left their mark on the history of Bolivia. A Catholic church sits by this cemetery, inside which the locals hold church services and memorial services for the dead.