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City Guide La Paz, Bolivia

Visiting La Paz

Officially known as La Paz de Ayacucho, Bolivia’s biggest city isn’t the official capital (which is Sucre), instead the ‘administrative’ capital. This makes it the highest capital in the world at an altitude of 12,000 feet.

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La Paz City Reviews

  • 80%

    breninc3343

    World Most Dangerous Road

    Best day I have had in South America. Felt safe at all times, I have mountain biking experience but a few people I went with had zero. They had no troubles at all with the road. I highly reccomend Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking. New Kona bikes with all new replacement parts and good equipment. Many companys went buy us on painted "brand name bikes" Views were amazing going down and coming back up *only company that drives you back up the WMDR, the rest take the new road back.* End of the day you end

    Insider Tip:Gravity assisded mountain biking. NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING guides. 1 guide for every 6 or 7 people. Free T-shirt, buff and picture/video CD of the days events. I will be booking future trips with Gravity.

  • 80%

    ibbytkd

    La Paz

    Crazy city. Has the typical feel of Latin America. Hectic at all times, with something happening at all times. There was a massive stage with live music being played by top Bolivian artists in the city one evening. Another day had a large march/protest ongoing by the native dressed women for some reason, which entailed them forming a human roadblock. Amazing desserts available around the city. Eating generally for vegetarians or pesco-veg like myself is difficult as limited ´trucha´ (trout) availabl

    Insider Tip:If you stay in centre of La Paz, you will rarely need a taxi. From the bus station don´t pay more than 10 Bol to get to the centre area. We went to a mosque in Sopocachi which is a nice area. Even if you don´t need the mosque, I recommend going there to see a more ´posh´ side of La Paz. For those needing the masjid, if you google sopocachi and mezquita, you will find the sunni masjid.

  • 100%

    deepa31858811

    La Paz - OXYGEN!

    La Paz was easily one of my favourties. Its probably because I only spent one night and one day there. It just left this mystery factor with me I guess. All we did was the Death Road during the day and tried the world's hottest curry at night @ The Star Of India. I suppose one can spend 2-3 days in La Paz if you are on a tight Schedule.

    Insider Tip:Book Gravity for the Death Road bike ride. Eat, Drink and Party @ Oliver's Travels. Book tours and bus rides with Kanoo Tours. We had a fabulous experiences with all of them. PS: Shopping is better in Cusco in my opinion. But definelty spend a couple of hours in the markets.

  • 60%

    cpr123

    shit-paz

    la paz is a dirty city, stay clear from it if you can. nothing much here. go check out the movies at multicine if you want to catch a flick in english for about $2 each.

    Insider Tip:eating and shopping is best around sagarnaga

  • 30%

    PilarGrapes

    La Paz = Chaos

    Before you venture to La Paz, make sure to take a few deep breaths-you'll need them among the chaos. La Paz is actually a charming city full of life and friendly vendors lining the streets-you just need to get over the disorganization and constant commotion. Nevertheless, a highly recommended springboard to all the activities in the area: World's Most Dangerous Road, Amazon adventures from Rurrenabaque, etc.

    Insider Tip:Stock up on coca leaves, as the altitude can cause nasty headaches.

La Paz Tours

The World´s Most Dangerous (Death) Road

The World´s Most Dangerous (Death) Road

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