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La Paz
Located at 11,811 feet (3,600 meters) above sea level, La Paz is the highest capital in the world and a city of stunning architectural beauty and colourful contrasts. In short, La Paz is a melting pot of the past and present, men and women still walk around wearing their colourful and traditional indigenous clothing, yet skyscrapers and suits accompany them.
Nestled in between are Spanish built churches and cathedrals with elaborate facades and beautifully carved statues. Sitting in a sunken valley in the Andean Mountains it is dominated by the snow-capped Mt. Illimani, which watches over the city and at night when millions of lights crawl up the sides of the valley it is a sight to behold.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Below is a list of things to see and do around La Paz, though we are able to create any itinerary depending on your interests.
City Tour. This walking tour of La Paz incorporates the plaza San Francisco and its nearby markets, a visit to the Plaza Murillo and the Presidential Palace as well as walk down Calle Jaen with its colonial buildings. Calle Jaen. One of La Paz's few remaining colonial streets. Here you can spend a half day strolling along the historic street of Calle Jaen and enjoy its charming cobblestone street, museums and cathedrals. Plaza Murillo. This plaza is home to a number of historic and government buildings, including the Presidential Palace, the Congress Building and a neoclassical cathedral. Presidential Palace. Built in 1852 it is also known as the "Burnt House" after it was damaged by fire in 1875 during one of Bolivia's violent revolutions.
Plaza San Francisco. This is one of the liveliest plazas in La Paz, full of activity and vibrant street markets nearby. On the plaza sits Iglesia de San Francisco, which was originally constructed in 1549, but crumbled under a heavy snowfall. The church was than rebuilt in 1750.
The most dangerous road in the world. The road connects La Paz to the Amazon basin. It is a popular Bolivia destination for thrill-seekers, where you can take a mountain bike down. The ride descends about 11,000 feet (3,350 m) in just 40 miles (65 km). The road clings to the steep mountainsides of the Andes and it is not for the faint-hearted!
Recommended lodges in this area:
La Paz
Centrally located in the heart of La Paz, this European-style hotel is now probably the best hotel in town. All the rooms are large and in good condition
La Paz
The Radisson in La Paz is a large five star hotel with 239 rooms, 6 suites and one presidential suite and was completely refurbished in 2002. The hotel has excellent facilities
La Paz
This quaint little colonial hotel has a great location close to the historical quarter of the city. With only 28 rooms it is a great size and the staff pay just the right attention to you.
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