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La Paz Overview

The city of La Paz is nestled in a valley atop the Bolivian plateau, surrounded by snowy peaks and dominated by the white head of Illimani, the sacred mountain. The setting is sure to take your breath away (and if the setting doesn't, the 3,739m/12,264-ft. altitude will), but that's not what I love best about La Paz. The Paceños themselves, the city's inhabitants, are what make this place unforgettable. No other major South American city holds on to its past so firmly. Many of the women wear traditional clothing every day: colorful multilayered petticoats, fringed shawls, lace aprons, and (oddest of all) bowler hats, which look like they came straight from a prewar London haberdashery. You'll see these women throughout the city—on the buses, in the churches, shopping, or perhaps setting up their own shops. Read More

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Hotels

Radisson Plaza Hotel La Paz

AV. ARCE NO 2177 PO BOX 8689
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Eldorado

AV.VILLAZON S/N
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Distance: 0.3 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Gloria

CALLE POTOS #909
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Distance: 0.3 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars


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Attractions

Iglesia de San Francisco

Plaza San Francisco, at the north end of Av. Mariscal Santa Cruz
La Paz, Bolivia

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The intricately stone-carved facade of the San Francisco church is one the finest examples of... Read More

Mirador Laikakota

Av. del Ejército near the corner of Díaz Romero, Miraflores
La Paz, Bolivia

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From the lower points of La Paz, you may have noticed that, in the near distance, there is a... Read More

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Plaza

Near Plaza del Estudiante
Av. 16 de Julio 1698
La Paz, Bolivia

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The powerful art in this museum does an excellent job of conveying the issues that affect... Read More


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Major Airports near La Paz

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Other Smaller Airports near La Paz

Distance (mi.)
La Paz El Alto Airport 3.3 map
Cochabamba J Wilsterman Airport 146.2 map
Arica Chacalluta Airport 198.9 map

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La Paz Vacation Rentals

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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in LA PAZ, BOLIVIA

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Laundry, Microwave, Patio, Phone, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

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