Panorama Hospitality Group has unveiled a new contemporary art collection at MET Hotel in La Paz, Bolivia. Curated by Mariano Ugalde of Salar Art Gallery, the collection highlights work by local and emerging Bolivian artists and complements the hotel’s modern design. Located in the fashionable Calacoto neighborhood, MET Hotel sits in La Paz—often called the city that touches the clouds—near attractions such as the Salar de Uyuni salt flats and Bolivia’s growing wine regions.
“The MET Hotel Art Collection focuses on emerging and mid-career Bolivian contemporary artists and includes pieces across a variety of media,” explained Mariano Ugalde. “Artists and works were chosen to enter into a visual dialogue with the hotel’s architecture and interiors, offering guests a fresh perspective on contemporary Bolivia and the diverse artistic languages in use today.”
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Visitors will encounter notable works such as a neon piece by José Ballivián, who represented Bolivia at the 2017 Venice Biennale, and a site-specific installation by Andrés Pereira Paz, an artist active on the international circuit and based in Berlin. The exhibition also features a large-format painting by Cristian Laime, a prominent contemporary painter from the shores of Lake Titicaca who now works in El Alto.
MET Hotel is the result of a design collaboration between New York-based hospitality design firm Los Designers and Bolivian architect Iván Valdez, who previously worked with Zaha Hadid Architects in London. The property has 75 rooms—including standard and deluxe categories plus one penthouse suite—and offers a range of amenities: Dominga Restaurant, a spa with a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub, an outdoor relaxation garden, complimentary WiFi and an event space that accommodates up to 200 guests.
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The lobby blends contemporary design with cultural references drawn from local archaeological sites such as Pumapunku and Tiwanaku. Layered concrete walls evoke the appearance of precisely cut geometric stones, giving the modern space an underlying texture rooted in Bolivia’s architectural heritage.
Sustainability is integral to MET Hotel’s approach. The property minimizes single-use plastics and paper, operates solar panels for on-site energy generation, and uses rainwater and groundwater where feasible to reduce environmental impact.
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The MET penthouse is a two-bedroom suite with panoramic views over La Paz and an in-room selection of artwork by local creators. Guestrooms throughout the hotel feature pale woods and a muted palette that create bright, airy spaces for relaxation. Decorative accents nod to Bolivia’s textile traditions: accent pillows reflect the woven patterns of the Jalq’a culture in southern Bolivia, and rug motifs reference historic textiles from Tiwanaku, the pre-Columbian ceremonial center near the southern shore of Lake Titicaca. Guests can also experience Mi Teleférico, La Paz’s aerial cable car system, which provides dramatic views of the Andes and efficient city transit.
Room rates for double occupancy include breakfast and taxes, with standard rooms starting at $120 and the MET suite from $316.