Johnny Motley Johnny Motley Contributor , Rachel Craft Rachel Craft Travel writer Rachel Craft is a travel writer at TPG. She's excited about introducing more people to the world of points & miles and helping fellow travel newbies make the most of their points. also contributed to this story Sept. 27, 2026 • 11 min read Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting some of Latin America's most points-friendly cities. Whether you're dreaming of powder-soft beaches or lush rainforests, world-class dining or vibrant culture, this list has you covered — and we'll show you how to get there on a budget with the help of points and miles.
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Bolivia is often described as "The Heart of South America"— partly due to its geographic location in the center of the continent, partly because it has the highest percentage of Indigenous people in the Americas.
La Paz — where neighborhoods, streets and sky trams climb the steep slopes of the Andes — appears almost as an organic outgrowth of the mountains. Millions of twinkling lights from La Paz's mountainside communities render the skyline hypnotically beautiful at night, when the Andean air is crisp and clear. Besides its historic architecture, terrific museums and dynamic nightlife, La Paz is the ideal launching pad for exploring natural wonders like the salt desert of Salar de Uyuni and Lake Titicaca.
There are no direct flights from the U.S. to La Paz's El Alto International Airport (LPB), but you can often find solid deals with a quick connection in Bogota.
Avianca LifeMiles offers economy tickets from New York for just under 27,000 miles and $34 each way.
Or you can book the same flight with Air Canada Aeroplan for 30,000 points and around $57 in taxes and fees. Plus, you can save 15% on your redemption with a cobranded credit card, bringing the cost down to 25,500 Aeroplan points.
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One of the few points options is Met Hotel La Paz , which is bookable through World of Hyatt thanks to the program's partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith . Rates start at $131 or 13,750 Hyatt points per night.
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Alternatively, consider booking a boutique property through a credit card portal to save money and earn bonus points. This Capital One card offers an annual $300 travel credit, and a popular Chase card recently increased its hotel credit to $100 per year.
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