La Paz
Fly to
La Paz, daily via Lima or Sao Paulo
flying time
16 hours
time difference
GMT -4 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an infected area.
weather
In a country as geographically diverse as Bolivia, local weather patterns vary greatly, however for most people the climate is generally cooler than they expect. In the highlands, the dry season is between May and October. In La Paz and Sucre, temperatures during the day are a pleasant 20º C. Uyuni and Potosi however, can be cold in the middle of the day, and temperatures drop below freezing at night. The Amazon average daytime temperature is 30-32º C with tropical rains on a daily basis (which increase in the wet season), while nights can cool down to 20º C.
Itineraries
Crossing the High Andes
Bolivia's geographic location is such that it can claim to be one of the most diverse nations in Latin America. It is a country where the lofty Andes fall away to the lowland majestic jungle... Read more ...
Classic Peru and Bolivia
Highlights - Tambopata National Park in the Amazon basin; Sit on the edge of the Colca Canyon; Mighty lost city of Machu Picchu... Read more ...
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La Paz is Bolivia's largest city and is the legislative capital. Referred to as "the city that touches the sky" due to its location high above sea level, it is a sprawling city and as it has grown has climbed the surrounding hills, resulting in varying elevations from 3,000-4,100 metres. Overlooked by snow-capped Illimani, a towering triple-peaked mountain, it was built in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River.
The centre of Le Paz is bordered by the cathedral whose towers were completed just in time for a papal visit in 1997, and by the Government Palace, who entrance is populated by guards in red uniforms. The red uniforms honour the soldiers of the Pacific War (1879-1884) in which Bolivia lost its coast to Chile. But perhaps La Paz's chief attraction lies in the fact that ancient Andean culture still rests hand in hand with modern bustle as women in traditional costume sell their wares or produce along the streets or in small markets. Explore on foot the historic colonial quarter and browse through bizarre items for sale at the witches' market.
Suggested La Paz Accommodation
DM Andino
Between the stunning landscape and the towering mountains of the Mecapaca Valley, the charming Hotel Andino awaits. Located in the heart of the Mecapaca Valley...
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