In the heart of La Paz, Plaza Murillo is the city's central plaza. The space is dominated by an immense cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and National Congress. Plaza Murillo is populated with statues of outsized historical personalities from all epoches of Bolivian history, including a dominating statue of Pedro Domingo Murillo, for whom the plaza is named.

Plaza Murillo is one of the best spots in the city for people-watching or snacking on a famous Bolivian empanada. Vendors hawk ice cream, coffee and bird-feed for children to toss to the hundreds of pigeons that make their home in the plaza.

Centrally located near Calle Jaén, several musuems and many cafés and restaurants, Plaza Murillo is a great place to start a tour of La Paz, or stop for a rest after a long morning exploring the city.