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La Paz

Description: Nuestra Señora de La Paz or Chuquiyapu is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital ... more

La Paz ... of La Paz Department. As of the 2001 census, the city of La Paz had a population of around one million. La Paz is situated in the valley of the Choqueyapu River below a plateau with an altitude of 3,600 meters (11,811 feet). At this elevation, as a governmental capital, it is the highest capital in the world.

Newest Review: ... Francisco Church. The easiest way to reach the market is on foot, and the streets of La Paz are relatively pedestrian friendly and well sign-posted. However, it is a hilly place, and at such high altitude (at 3,500m, La Paz is the highest city in the world) physical exertion can take its toll, with many tourists suffering from breathlessness and altitude sickness. The best remedy is to drink ... more

... coca tea several times per day, which is readily available everywhere, including most hotel receptions. If walking is not on the cards, taxis can be taken to the market from most parts of the city for under £1, and the local minibuses are even cheaper,...more

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La Paz: Dried Llama Foetus, Anyone??? (1370 words)
by - written on 25/09/06 (Very useful, 169 readings)
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La Cuidad de Nuestra Señora de la Paz (city of our lady of peace) was founded in 1548 by the Spanish as a centre of power in the Andes. Today the sprawling Bolivian unofficial capital, located down the slopes of a steep canyon framed by snow covered peaks, is an unusual city, where modernity and ancient traditions exist side by side. In the streets, Paceñas dressed in the latest fashions pass those proudly wearing the traditional dress of years gone by, of thick pleated knee length skirts, bowler hats and woven shawls. In the valley the flash mansions of drugs barons with Ferraris and tennis courts, are watched over by thousands of tiny mountainside dwellings where ... Read the complete review

High Mountain Paz (3379 words)
by - written on 16/11/02 (Very useful, 416 readings)
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With its spiralling population of 1.5 million people La Paz has become an important stop on the gringo trail in South America. As well as being the capital of Bolivia (excepting Sucre of course, the constitutional capital) it is also the highest capital in the world sitting at a breath stealing 3,600 metres above sea level. La Paz can be a chaotic town at times and its people are often in your face (and in your pocket if you are not careful!) but overall there are less hassles than you would expect. The shoeshiners bedecked in balaclava's are not half as troublesome as the guidebooks make out (if you wear sandals they don't really have an ... Read the complete review

La Paz - The Peace (545 words)
by - written on 22/10/01 (Very useful, 35 readings)
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La Paz, This is a great place if you want a well-developed, clean and safe place to holiday, whilst experiencing Mexican culture. The town itself has a few separate areas, some of which are worth exploring; others are worth keeping clear of. The beach area of La Paz is a really nice place to generally hang out, drink a few beers, admire the scenery, shoot pool and eat. The beach is not the perfect swimming place, not very secluded and situated along the main road. The bars, restaurants and clubs all offer drinks and food at various prices, if you want an evening of cheap food and drink its best to ask how much the beer is before entering the bar. I ... Read the complete review

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