From El Alto International Airport (LPB)

• Minibus/Bus line 212 (operated by Cotranstur): covers the route between the airport and downtown La Paz, with a stop at Plaza Isabel la Católica in the city center.
• From Plaza Isabel la Católica, take a minibus or trufi to Calacoto. Get off at the Calacoto Calle 8 stop, just a 1-minute walk from the Japanese Garden.

From the La Paz Bus Terminal (Av. Perú, Plaza Antofagasta)

• Leave the terminal and take a minibus or trufi bound for Calacoto. The most direct routes pass through the Calacoto Calle 8 stops, a 1-minute walk from the Japanese Garden.
• Alternatively, you can combine with the cable car: go to Estación Libertador/Chuqi Apu and then walk ~17 min to the Garden.

✔️ Useful tips

• Estimated fare for bus 212: approx. $1 USD, journey time ~1 hour 30 minutes to the city center.
• Bus 212 schedule: operates from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a frequency of 5–20 minutes.
• Be prepared for the altitude: La Paz is over 3,200 m above sea level; stay hydrated and rest if you arrive from the airport.

• Moovit can help you with live schedules and routes.

🗺️ To sum up