The administrative capital of Bolivia, located in the midwestern part of Bolivia. It is located 42 miles (68 km) southeast of Lake Titicaca.
Located 10,650-13,250 feet (3,250-4,100 m) above sea level, La Paz is the highest national capital in the world. La Paz, located 10,650-13,250 feet (3,250-4,100 m) above sea level, is the capital of the world's most highland nation. The city is located in a deep and wide valley formed by the La Paz River (Chokeup). Located 1,400 feet (430 m) below the Altiplano Plateau, the city is protected from the cold winds of the highlands, and since the late 20th century the population has grown and the city has expanded up the canyon walls to the edge of the Altiplano. La Paz was Bolivia's most populous city until the early 21st century, when it was overtaken by Santa Cruz.
La Paz is located in a valley in the Andes Mountains, a city bordered by clouds. The de facto capital of Bolivia, La Paz is the highest altitude capital in the world at 3,300-4,100 meters. La Paz, with its 19th-century churches, conquest-era artifact museums, rickety lookouts, and colorful markets, is a truly unique city. The "witch market" in the center of town sells amulets, potions and souvenirs used in Aymara ceremonies.
From abstract markets to bustling squares, La Paz is a colorful, chaotic and vibrant place. You can find historical landmarks and bargains to learn about Bolivian history.
You can learn more about Bolivia's traditions and development by taking a walking tour led by a local.
The city has many red brick buildings and hills that look like densely packed Lego pieces.
On a clear day you can see the snow-capped peaks of the impressive La Paz mountain range, and at night you will be dazzled by the hundreds of tiny lights that shine like stars on the highlands. It's both a beautiful and strange place that will never tire of delighting you!
