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La Paz / Where the air is thin and so are the crowds

MeowScore 😼73/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Witness religious processions during Semana Santa.

🚵🪂
january

Tourists come for thrill of mountain biking and paragliding

🎉
february

Carnival time, enjoy colorful parades and street parties

📷
march

Salar de Uyuni is at its best, see stunning salt flats

🙏
april

Experience Semana Santa, watch religious processions

🛍️
may

Mild temperatures for exploring markets and museums

🌞
june

Visit Tiwanaku and Copacabana during Inti Raymi solstice festival

🚡
july

Watch the La Paz-El Alto cable car system in action

⛏️
august

National Mining Day celebrations in Potosí and Oruro

🏔️
september

Warm weather for hiking in the surrounding Andes mountains

💀
october

Dia de los Muertos, witness colorful traditions and rituals

🌺
november

Flower festival showcases vibrant floral displays in city parks

🎄
december

Christmas in La Paz with fireworks and traditional holiday food

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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La Paz is affordable, but not necessarily cheap. Prices are generally reasonable, but not as low as other destinations in South America. Visitors should be prepared to haggle to get better prices.

Haggle in markets and street vendors for better prices. Stick to local food and drink for cheaper dining options.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Short stay for sightseeing

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Short stay for sightseeing

Visitors usually take a few days to explore the city's major attractions such as La Paz's Witches' Market and cable car system.

Tipping

10-15%

Expected in restaurants, hotels, taxis, hairdressers.

Tipping

10-15%

Expected in restaurants, hotels, taxis, hairdressers.

Cash is preferred. Splitting bill is not common.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited infrastructure and outdated technology

good Availability

Widespread coverage but occasional outages

great Cellular

Good coverage but slower in rural areas

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Hilly terrain

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks.

LGBTQ tolerated

Some legal protections.

This catnip-filled playground sits high in the Andes with dizzying views and steep paw-friendly streets.

But watch out, alti-cats might need an oxygen mask!

Things to do

The mainstream

🤼‍♀️🐾
Cholita Wrestling
🚡🐱
Mi Teleferico
🏛️😻
Plaza Murillo
🌕🐈
Valle de la Luna
🔮🐾
Witches Market

The mainstream

🤼‍♀️🐾
Cholita Wrestling

An entertaining and action-packed lucha libre show where cats can witness the fierce Cholita wrestlers in action!

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🚡🐱
Mi Teleferico

The cable car system that cats can ride to get breathtaking views of the city and the stunning Andes mountains.

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🏛️😻
Plaza Murillo

The heart of La Paz where cats can lounge around while admiring the beautiful colonial architecture and people-watching.

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🌕🐈
Valle de la Luna

A unique landscape of lunar-like formations that cats can explore and climb to their heart's content.

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🔮🐾
Witches Market

A colorful and quirky market where cats can find everything from potions to llama fetuses - a must-visit for curious cats!

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Off the beaten path

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Cementerio General
🎨
Chualluma
🌕
Valle de la Luna
🌄
Mirador Laikakota
🐾
Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas

Off the beaten path

⚰️
Cementerio General

While it may seem spooky to some, this historical cemetery with its elaborate mausoleums and tombs is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the cats who have passed on.

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🎨
Chualluma

A hidden neighborhood with vibrant street art perfect for the artsy cat to explore and purr-haps even leave their own mark!

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🌕
Valle de la Luna

This lunar-like landscape with its unique rock formations and canyons will make you feel like a space cat conquering new territory.

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🌄
Mirador Laikakota

Take a scenic cable car ride to enjoy the panoramic view of La Paz or hike your way up for a great workout with a cat-ivating reward at the top!

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🐾
Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas

Cat-ify your historical knowledge by visiting this museum showcasing the myriad of Bolivian cultures through traditional costumes and artifacts.

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biking hostile

Hilly terrain

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks.

LGBTQ tolerated

Some legal protections.

Mindful meoweler tips

La Paz is the highest administrative capital city in the world

At an elevation of almost 12,000 feet, the thin air can be challenging for cats. Take it slow and drink plenty of water!

The Witches Market offers unique souvenirs

Located in the city center, this market offers items like dried llama fetuses and traditional herbal remedies. Brave cats can find fascinating items here.

Transportation in La Paz is an adventure

Between the cable car system and the Cholitas wrestler buses, cats can experience unique modes of transportation. Be prepared for long lineups and packed rides.

Useful external sites

www.lapaz.bo/en

La Paz Tourism↗

Official website of the tourism board of La Paz

www.boliviahop.com

Bolivia Hop↗

Bus travel service with routes to La Paz and other Bolivian destinations

www.expedia.com/La-Paz.dx6053919

Expedia↗

Online travel agency with information on flights, hotels, and activities in La Paz

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