Everyone's in search of somewhere new and off the beaten track, before the crowds arrive. At Aracari we're constantly seeking out and testing new destinations and hotels across Peru, Bolivia and the Galapagos Islands. I've just come back from a trip to La Paz, which has really upped its game recently with lots of new, exciting things to offer well-travelled and adventurous guests. With the city's first five-star luxury boutique hotel about to open and a new buzz around its gastronomic scene, there's ever more reason to stay longer in La Paz and consider Bolivia for your next holiday. Where to stay in La Paz ATIX. Everyone's talking about the city's first five-star design hotel, due to open at the end of August, and I was lucky to get a sneak peek. With design inspired by Bolivia's rich biodiversity, each floor represents a different ecosystem: Amazon, Salt Flats, Lake Titicaca, Mountains, Lípez Desert and the Valley of the Spirits. The interiors showcase a specially commissioned collection of art by Bolivian artist Gaston Ugalde and the property also boasts a rooftop infinity pool, restaurant and bar. This is definitely my top pick of where to stay in La Paz. La Casona. This is where I stayed in La Paz. With a great city centre location I could walk to Jaen Street, the Museum of Ethnography, and explore the nearby historic attractions. Set in a restored 17th century colonial building, it's a good afforable option, and I'd recommend the rooms at the back which are quieter. Casa Grande. I stopped in to inspect this modern high-rise hotel which gives guests sweeping views of the mountains and the city of La Paz. Located in the city's lively Zona Sur, 30 minutes from the city centre (and opposite ATIX), the hotel has an indoor heated pool, restaurant and coffee shop. The property's