La Paz Travel Guide
Bolivia
La Paz is a large, high-altitude city in western Bolivia, with a population of 1,935,619. It sits in the Andes and serves as one of Bolivia’s main urban and governmental centres, with the city spreading through a steep valley below the Altiplano.
Most international visitors arrive through El Alto International Airport (LPB), which serves La Paz from the neighbouring city of El Alto. La Paz is inland, so there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres; trips here are focused on the Andean city and surrounding highland landscapes.
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Weather in La Paz
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Pays in BOB
Plug type Type A & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +591
Tipping: Tipping is not automatically included in bills in Bolivia, and while not compulsory, it is generally appreciated for good service. Locals may not always tip, but tourists are often expected to do so.
Best time to visit La Paz
Jan
17°17Feb
16°19Mar
16°19Apr
17°11May
16°8Jun
16°0Jul
17°2Aug
18°2Sep
18°7Oct
19°13Nov
19°15Dec
17°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in La Paz
Coca Museum
museum
2.2 km
1.8 km
Teatro Municipal Alberto Saavedra Perez
theatre venue
1.7 km
Torres del Poeta
historic site
2.3 km
Cinemateca Boliviana
movie theater
2 km
Museo San Francisco
art museum
2 km
Plaza Alonso De Mendoza
monument
2.1 km
Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas
museum
1.8 km
Getting there
El Alto International Airport · 6.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
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