La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz Bolivia

La Paz is the largest city in Bolivia and the hub for commerce, finance and industry. The city of La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world. The metropolitan area of La Paz begins with El Alto. The airport is located there on the flat Altiplano and is one of the highest in the world. Plaza Murillo is the city’s main square, named after Pedro Domingo Murillo, a Bolivian freedom fighter. There is a 3 meter high monument of the hero in the centre of the square, on the exact spot where he was hung in 1810. Plaza Murillo is surrounded by some of La Paz's most famous buildings such as the Cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno or Palacio Legislativo. Along the El Prado area, there are several interesting museums such as the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Plaza, the Museo Fotografico Nuñez de Arco and the Museo Nacional de Arqueologia. La Paz is a captivating place, where Aimara and Spaniard cultures coexist. La Paz is Bolivia’s most fascinating city.
Recommended airport
El Alto Intl (LPB)
Points of interest
Nearby destinations
  • Kunturiri a 38.19 km

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