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LA PAZ

The unique capital city in the world with a most 2.193.665 habitants. above sea level.

It is one of the nine Department in to which the territory of Bolivia is divided. Due its interesting topography we can say that it represents the climate and ecological struts summary of Bolivia: High mountains, Valleys and Tropical regions.

La Paz. is the highest capital in the world lies at 3.600 m above sea level. In a natural basin or canyon, it is sunken about 379 m. below the level of the altiplano in at north–eastern corner. It is area of about 133.985 Km. The population is 2.193.665 people (according the last census of 1.992).

Under the protection of the majestic Mt Illimani (6.462 m), La Paz City emerges from the deep valley with the harsh climate of the Cordillera Royal Range. La Paz is a city both to discover and to visit, you have to learn how to get lost in its lively street where neighbours, artesian and magicians walk together among the every day movement of the typical markets.

The coloration of the mountains, the transparency and limpidity of the atmosphere and blue skies make La Paz a city very forget.