8 Of The Best Coffee Shops In La Paz, Bolivia 2026

When it comes to South American coffee, giants like Brazil and Colombia often get all the attention. But what you might not know is that beautiful high altitude Bolivia has an incredible coffee culture, a burgeoning crop growing sector and even their own variety of coffee with unique floral and vanilla tones.

So, if you’re heading to Bolivia’s capital city, famed as the highest in the world, prepare to quite literally have your breath taken away by delicious coffee that you can’t find anywhere else.

Read on to discover my top picks of the best tried and tested coffee shops in La Paz, perfect for getting your caffeine fix while watching the world go by!

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1. HB Bronze Coffee Bar

Location: Santa Barbara

Opening hours:

Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 9:30pm Sun: 9am – 9pm

We’re starting strong with my favourite coffee shop in all of La Paz – HB Bronze. It’s a serious accolade but this place deserves it. In the middle of the bustling city you’ll find this cosy quiet oasis of calm designed to look like an old library, the friendliest staff and brilliant barista coffee.

My partner and I loved it here so much on a couple of days we actually had morning coffee at HB Bronze, returned later for lunch and then came back for afternoon cake. It’s just such a lovely environment, the coffee shop has an antique feel that’s really nice to relax in and alongside tasty coffee they have a full lunch menu and range of mouth-watering sweet treats.

If you only have time to visit one coffee shop – make it HB Bronze!

2. The Writer’s Coffee

Location: Santa Barbara

Opening hours:

Mon – Fri: 9am – 7:30pm
Sat – Sun: Closed

A close second for me is their sister café – The Writer’s Coffee. This site has all the same charm and old world feel, excellent coffee and tasty lunch options but does get pretty busy. It’s closer to the main old town sights and actually set within one of the government buildings which is why it’s only open during the week.

So if you’re heading to Plaza Murillo or any of the main museums and galleries around the square, this is a brilliant option to grab a coffee and soak up the local culture.

3. Typica Café

Locations: Sopocachi, Calacoto, San Miguel, Centro, Achumani and Obrajes

Opening hours:

Mon – Sun: 8am – 11pm (varies by location but generally around these hours)

For the highest quality coffee in town, head to one of the coffee houses owned by popular local roastery, Typica. It’s named after the variety of coffee cultivated only in Bolivia for its unique blend of floral and vanilla flavours and the company pride themselves on living up to that name, balancing the art and science of coffee for the perfect cup!

Each of their coffee shops is bright, beautiful, fun and fresh. Plus, they’re often set within traditional buildings that have been lovingly converted into cosy cafés without losing their local meaning. Head to the closest spot to you to kick back and enjoy or even join a barista workshop to sharpen your skills.

Hungry for a light snack or lunch while you’re there? No worries, they have a full menu too!

4. Biofilia Café

Location: Sopocachi

Opening hours:

Mon – Sat: 8:30am – 9:30pm
Sun: Closed

Another lovely spot is Biofilia – a speciality coffee shop born from a love of nature. The café is known for it’s menu of delicious coffee and food crafted with only the highest quality organic plant-based ingredients to lessen their impact on our environment.

Head here to try the finest organic Bolivian coffee and their innovative and deliciously fresh all day breakfast menu with local fruit and vegetables.

5. Café del Mundo

Location: Belén

Opening hours:

Mon – Sun: 7am – 10pm

Open all day every day, Café del Mundo is a great choice for coffee with a side of local travel tips. The coffee shop was opened by Swedish traveller Elin who now calls La Paz home with her husband and children. Having travelled all around Bolivia and South America the coffee shop is designed for travellers alike to stop by, enjoy tasty coffee, breakfast, lunch or even dinner and swap stories and advice.

It’s a really friendly spot and with dishes inspired by foodie regions around the globe, there’s something for everyone!

6. Café Vida

Location: Belén

Opening hours:

Mon – Fri: 9:30am – 7pm
Sat: 9:30am – 5pm Sun: Closed

If you’re craving a break from the meat and cheese heavy Bolivian fare, run to Café Vida. Here you’ll find incredible value plant-based breakfast and lunch alongside tasty coffee all served in a bright and friendly café.

The portions are super generous, the menu has a great range of choices and everything is so fresh, it’s easy to see why this place is so highly reviewed!

7. Café con Pan

Location: Belén

Opening hours:

Mon – Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm Sun: Closed

For an afternoon treat, visit Café con Pan to enjoy a barista quality coffee and slice of one of their delicious homemade tarts of cakes made with local ingredients like Amazonian açai.

Then sit back and relax on their terrace in the sunshine!

8. Cafetería Sultana

Location: Sopocachi

Opening hours:

Mon – Sat: 3pm – 10:30pm
Sun: Closed

Last but by no means least is artistic Cafetería Sultana named after a Bolivian hot drink made with dried coffee cherries to make use of the whole plant. While you can try a Sultana for yourself inside, you can also find great coffee and a range of snacks in this coffee shop that also serves as an art gallery. A unique and fun spot that’s definitely worth trying!

There we have it, my run down of the eight best coffee shops to visit for your caffeine hit while exploring Bolivia’s capital city. I hope you like these spots as much as I did and if you have any questions about travelling in La Paz or wider Bolivia, please drop them in the comment box below.

Happy travelling!

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