South America · Western South America · Introductory note

La Paz,
Bolivia.

A dramatic high-altitude setting and lively markets make this a memorable city to approach slowly.

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La Paz, Bolivia — La Paz, der Regierungssitz von Bolivien liegt in der Höhenlage zwischen 3.200 bis 4.100 Meter. Straßenszene.
La Paz, Bolivia · 00 1679 La Paz, Bolivia (South America) (resized) · W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0

A first note for getting oriented.

Culture & everyday life

A sense of place.

This brief entry is an orientation point for La Paz, rather than a researched cultural guide. Follow the country profile for related places and fuller coverage where available.

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Key places & landmarks

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Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru
Elsewhere in Western South America · Lima, Peru Plaza Mayor de Lima-1 (resized) · JulioKuLu · CC BY-SA 4.0

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