La Paz
Accommodations, maps, sightseeing, city facts, weather and more information to get to know the city
La Paz City Tour
The city that touches the sky is an apt description of La Paz. Located high above sea level, the legislative capital of Bolivia sits in a bowl surrounded by the high altiplano. La Paz as it grows climbs the hills resulting in varying elevations from 3000 to 4100 m. Overlooking the city is towering triple-peaked Illimani, always snow covered and majestic.
The city that touches the sky is an apt description of La Paz. Located high above sea level, the legislative capital of Bolivia sits in a bowl surrounded by the high altiplano. La Paz as it grows climbs the hills resulting in varying elevations from 3000 to 4100 m. Overlooking the city is towering triple-peaked Illimani, always snow covered and majestic.
Things to Do and See in La Paz, Bolivia
Founded on October 20th, 1548 under the name of La Ciudad de Nuestra Señora de La Paz, now known only as La Paz, Bolivia's capital is a vibrant mix of ethnic, colonial and international heritages. The city spreads over various elevations, making it a dazzling and breathtaking adventure, and the headquarters for exploring brilliant Bolivia.
Founded on October 20th, 1548 under the name of La Ciudad de Nuestra Señora de La Paz, now known only as La Paz, Bolivia's capital is a vibrant mix of ethnic, colonial and international heritages. The city spreads over various elevations, making it a dazzling and breathtaking adventure, and the headquarters for exploring brilliant Bolivia.
La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, one of the two capitals of Bolivia, nicknamed the city that touches the clouds, is one of the highest cities on earth and the center of Bolivian legislative government, culture and tourism.
La Paz, one of the two capitals of Bolivia, nicknamed the city that touches the clouds, is one of the highest cities on earth and the center of Bolivian legislative government, culture and tourism.
Bolivia in Pictures - La Paz
La Paz, one of the two administrative capitals of Bolivia, is the largest city and center of commerce.
La Paz, one of the two administrative capitals of Bolivia, is the largest city and center of commerce.
Bolivia Tours
Adventure Life offers the backroads of Bolivia and Madidi National Park
Adventure Life offers the backroads of Bolivia and Madidi National Park
Cámara Nacional de Industrias
Non-profit, apolitical organization fostering the economic growth of Bolivia.
Non-profit, apolitical organization fostering the economic growth of Bolivia.
El Diario
Online newspaper.
Online newspaper.
El Mercado de las Brujas
" When the Spanish invaded the Americas, they brought European traditions and belief systems with them. The Witches’ Market is stark proof that the imposition of Catholicism on native peoples was often less than completely successful at supplanting existing traditions and rituals."
" When the Spanish invaded the Americas, they brought European traditions and belief systems with them. The Witches’ Market is stark proof that the imposition of Catholicism on native peoples was often less than completely successful at supplanting existing traditions and rituals."
Hacienda Villa del Sol Bolivia
A hotel in the tradition of the finest chateaux in Europe, is located in the prestigious residential and country club area of La Paz.
A hotel in the tradition of the finest chateaux in Europe, is located in the prestigious residential and country club area of La Paz.
High Altitude Pathology Report - La Paz
Travel advice, reports, photos and more about alititude sickness.
Travel advice, reports, photos and more about alititude sickness.
Hostel La Paz
Find a bed, hostel information and resources.
Find a bed, hostel information and resources.
Hotel Europa
Residential suites for extended stays, plus online booking discounts.
Residential suites for extended stays, plus online booking discounts.
Hotel Gloria
Hotel chain offering tours and sightseeing in La Paz, Copacabana, Coroico and Urmiri.
Hotel chain offering tours and sightseeing in La Paz, Copacabana, Coroico and Urmiri.
Hotel Listing - La Paz City & Surroundings
Hotels and apart-hotels ranked by star system.
Hotels and apart-hotels ranked by star system.
Imbex Rent a Car
Click on the Virtual Tour for a map and sightseeing possibilities.
Click on the Virtual Tour for a map and sightseeing possibilities.
Info Hub Adventures
Choose Bolivia as the destination for a selection of tours.
Choose Bolivia as the destination for a selection of tours.
La Paz department, Bolivia
Flag, description and links to other sites.
Flag, description and links to other sites.
La Paz Hotel Listing
Listing from BestLodging.com
Listing from BestLodging.com
La Paz
Description, climate, things to do and see, climate and how to get there from Bolivia Web.
Description, climate, things to do and see, climate and how to get there from Bolivia Web.
La Paz
Account from South America on the Matrix of a few days spent in the city.
Account from South America on the Matrix of a few days spent in the city.
La Paz, Bolivia - Image
This is an image of the Bolivian capital city of La Paz that was created using three radar frequencies.
This is an image of the Bolivian capital city of La Paz that was created using three radar frequencies.
La Paz, Bolivia
Commentary and photos about a trip to La Paz.
Commentary and photos about a trip to La Paz.
La Prensa
Online newspaper.
Online newspaper.
Photo of Downtown La Paz
Altitude 12000 feet (~3700 meters) or so.
Altitude 12000 feet (~3700 meters) or so.
Photo of the Week - Mercado de las Brujas
Mercado de las Brujas, also called Mercado de Hechicería, or the Witch's Market in La Paz Bolivia is a must see for the wide variety of herbs, potions, spells and matters of the occult. On sale here are herbs and magic charms for any occasion, as well as those for love, money or health.
Mercado de las Brujas, also called Mercado de Hechicería, or the Witch's Market in La Paz Bolivia is a must see for the wide variety of herbs, potions, spells and matters of the occult. On sale here are herbs and magic charms for any occasion, as well as those for love, money or health.
Photo of the Week - Valle de la Luna
Valley of the Moon, Valle de la Luna, near La Paz, isn't a valley at all, but a badlands of hills and rock eroded into fantastic shapes and deep gulleys.
Valley of the Moon, Valle de la Luna, near La Paz, isn't a valley at all, but a badlands of hills and rock eroded into fantastic shapes and deep gulleys.
Photographs of La Paz
Thumbnail sketches from Fototrek about the unofficial capital city.
Thumbnail sketches from Fototrek about the unofficial capital city.
Photos of La Paz
Gallery of sights you'll see in the government capital of Bolivia.
Gallery of sights you'll see in the government capital of Bolivia.
Ritz Apart Hotel
All suite hotel with special prices for weekend and long stays.
All suite hotel with special prices for weekend and long stays.
The Witches' Market by Thomas Carroll
"A vast array of unique and highly unusual items are for sale at the Market, many of which are used in Aymara traditions and to honor the earth goddess Patchamama. Bargain with the vendors and shop around to purchase merchandise at a lesser price."
"A vast array of unique and highly unusual items are for sale at the Market, many of which are used in Aymara traditions and to honor the earth goddess Patchamama. Bargain with the vendors and shop around to purchase merchandise at a lesser price."