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La Paz
Bolivia · LPB
The world's highest capital, in a bowl of mountains.
About
La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a population of 2.3 million. The city is also the capital of the department of the same name.
Source: Wikipedia — La Paz (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · world class
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- dining · good
- historical · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan59°F21d wet
- Feb59°F20d wet
- Mar58°F21d wet
- Apr59°F12d wet
- May59°F6d wet
- Jun58°F3d wet
- Jul59°F2d wet
- Aug60°F4d wet
- Sep62°F8d wet
- Oct63°F13d wet
- Nov63°F12d wet
- Dec61°F18d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Bike Down the Road of DeathFrom $93 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ventanani Glacier Hike, Cordillera Real, Private Tour from La PazFrom $185 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Discovering the Ajayu/Soul of La PazFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Shared Full Day Tour Charquini Lagoon and HikingFrom $39 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Learn Bolivian Cuisine/Cooking ClassFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private. Valley of the Souls and Moon, Uni Mística Indigenous ViewpointFrom $78 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into El Alto International Airport (LPB), about 2.7 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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