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La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. With an estimated 816,044 residents as of 2020, La Paz is the third-most populous city in Bolivia.
- Ride the Death Road. The Death Road (or Yungas Road) is considered to be the most dangerous road in the world and you can actually ride a mountain bike down it (if you have the guts!).
- La Paz free walking tour. Taking a free walking tour is one of the best ways to explore and immerse yourself in a new location, and we try to do them as much as possible during our travels!
- Explore the nightlife. The things to do in La Paz didn’t stop once the sun went down, and we were surprised by just how good the nightlife scene was. La Paz sure loves a fiesta!
- Take a cooking class. Bolivian food is very different from what we were used to at home but it was SO tasty. While I couldn’t take all the food back with me, I thought giving a cooking class a try was the next best thing!
- Mercado de las Brujas. The city’s most unusual market lies along Calles Jiménez and Linares between Sagárnaga and Av Mariscal Santa Cruz, amid lively tourist artesanías (stores…
- Museo Nacional del Arte. This colonial building was constructed in 1775 of pink sandstone and has been restored to its original grandeur, in mestizo (mixed) baroque and Andino…
- Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos. Fans of Bolivia’s lovely traditional weaving consider this small textile museum a must-see. Examples of the country’s finest traditional textiles …
- Museo de Etnografía y Folklore. Anthropology buffs should check out this museum, one of the city's best. The building, itself a real treasure, was constructed in 1720 and was once the…
Apr 29, 2024 · La Paz, city, administrative capital of Bolivia, west-central Bolivia. It is situated some 42 miles (68 km) southeast of Lake Titicaca. La Paz, which lies between 10,650 and 13,250 feet (3,250 and 4,100 metres) above sea level, is the world’s highest national capital.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 18, 2024 · Discover the best things to do in La Paz, the world's highest capital city, from the Witches Market to the cable car. Learn about the culture, history, and landscapes of this off-the-beaten-path destination in South America.
May 10, 2022 · La Paz is a high-altitude city with rich culture, natural beauty and outdoor activities. Learn what to know before visiting, where to stay, what to see and do, and how to enjoy this amazing destination.
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La Paz is 3,627 metres (11,900 ft) above sea level, the highest capital city in the world. People with ailing hearts or bronchial problems are warned to stay away, and even those in perfect health usually cannot avoid some illness resulting from the altitude .
