A Morning at a Café in La Paz: Travel Letters from La Paz

Hello from the city of La Paz!

April is already here, and it begins strongly with the full Easter celebration. It’s a different, but very beautiful, time to be here in the city. If you are here now, make sure to read our travel blog post on what’s going on and how to make the most of your Easter days in La Paz. And also, here at Café del Mundo, we’re open as usual, ready to welcome you for a coffee, breakfast, or just a moment to recharge your batteries before heading out to explore again.

But April is also a month of change here. The rainy season, which hasn’t been too intense this year, is slowly leaving us. At the same time, summer fades, and we move into autumn. As a Swedish person, I’m used to big, clear shifts between seasons. Here, it’s different. The changes are more discreet.  It gets darker a bit earlier. The temperature shifts and the sunset’s colors over the city and Illimani look a little different. It kind of just happens, slowly, but honestly, it's a very welcome change.

Mornings at Café del Mundo

Even though a lot has changed in the city during April, the mornings feel just the same.

I’ve mentioned it before, but I really love the mornings here. It’s cooler outside, the air feels fresh, and inside the café it smells like coffee, lots of coffee, mixed with the soft scent of breakfast: eggs, pancakes, fresh bread. Everything feels calmer, cozier… slower.

Mornings are also when many travelers experience La Paz for the very first time. They come in early, by plane or night buses, often before they can check in to their hotel or hostel, and sit down for breakfast with time to breathe. You can almost see it, they’re planning their next steps and their first adventures in the city.

If I can, I love sitting down with them in that moment. Sharing a few tips, but more than anything, just welcoming them to La Paz, this magical, mysterious place. So if you see me around the café in the mornings… or honestly, anytime, come say hi. Ask questions, get tips, or just share your plans. I’m always happy to help you make the most of your time here.

Slow Brunch & What’s Next

And last but not least, our brunches are finally out, as I mentioned last week.

So if you’re around, pass by. Stay a while. Enjoy a brunch with flavors from around the world, and maybe a mimosa to top off the day. It’s the perfect little pause, time to relax, settle in, and plan your next adventure.

And if you want to stay updated, have a look at our Travelzine. If you’re in or around La Paz, you’re also very welcome to join our WhatsApp group, where we share what’s going on in the city and little things you might not want to miss.

Hope to see you around

Travel Letters from La Paz

Hi there, and welcome to Café del Mundo here in La Paz, Bolivia 🤍

There’s a special feeling in the city right now. It’s hard to explain. Maybe a small sense of emptiness, but in a good way. A calm after the storm.

The year started intensely. Carnival preparations were everywhere. Costumes, rehearsals, music in the streets, energy in every corner. And then… suddenly, it was over. And what stayed behind wasn’t chaos; it was calm.

A good, necessary kind of calm.

Now La Paz feels lighter. Slower. You can feel it in the mornings, in the streets, even inside the café. March has arrived, more grounded! It feels like the perfect moment to breathe a little deeper and prepare for new adventures in the city without rushing.

When Early Mornings Feel Like a Celebration

This morning, a group of Japanese travelers walked in early, straight from the overnight bus from the Salt Flats. It was barely 8 a.m., but they were smiling, a little tired, and very ready to eat. And not just a little breakfast. Burgers. Pasta. Salad. And yes… beers.

They were celebrating the end of an incredible adventure in the Salar de Uyuni, but also the beginning of a few beautiful days here in La Paz. I loved their mood. No rush. No stress. Just sitting together, slowly eating, laughing, planning their next days in the city. The café felt quiet, almost soft around them.

At one point, a bit shy, they told me:
“Japanese people like beer… but we don’t usually drink it at 8 in the morning.”

We all laughed. But this is the beauty of traveling. You change routines. You bend the rules a little. You celebrate the small things and the big ones. You sit longer than you normally would. You make ordinary hours feel special.

That’s what I see every day at these tables. And honestly, it’s beautiful.

It’s Time for New Brunches Around the World

The end of February and March have slowed us down a little at Café del Mundo, in the best way. And when the city becomes calmer, it’s the perfect moment for us to create something new. And this month is all about brunches.

For the past weeks, we’ve been tasting, testing, adjusting. We’ve asked travelers for their honest opinions. We’ve changed dishes we thought would be amazing… but weren’t quite there yet. And after a lot of small tweaks (and a lot of eating), we finally landed on six new favorites.

Flavors inspired by different corners of the world, but served right here in La Paz. That’s our March focus at Café del Mundo, and we’re very happy to share it with you. So next time you’re in the café, ask for the new brunch menu. I really hope you’ll love it as much as we do!

Around the Tables

We’d love to have you with us sometime soon, whether it’s for a slow brunch, a coffee break between adventures, or just a quiet moment to plan your next step in the city.

And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out our weekly TravelZine. We update it with travel news, events, and little happenings around La Paz that might not always be easy to find. Scan it, read it, and let it guide you a little as you shape your days here.

Sometimes the best plans start at a table with a strong coffee (and a brunch)!

Hope to see you around soon. 🤍