LA PAZ CITY, Bolivia | Highest capital city in the world

Metred · July 2nd, 2012, 11:27 PM

LA PAZ

Located in the limits of the Bolivian Altiplano (flatlands) at an average elevation of 3,650 meters above sea level (11,975 ft) - which can vary from 3,000 to 4,000 in the highest areas (from 9,800 to 13,500 ft), La Paz is the highest de facto capital city in the entire world, serving as seat of the Bolivian government.

It was founded by Spanish explorers in 1548, in the place of an Native American settlement, called "Laja". Its full name is "Nuestra Señora de La Paz", which translated from Spanish to "Our Lady of Peace".

The city itself is the second most populated of the country, only after Santa Cruz de la Sierra, while its metropolitan area has 2,3 millon inhabitants, thus making it roughly the largest of the country.

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Now the photos!

Overview of downtown La Paz at night
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Bolivia. La Paz. Una ciudad siempre en peligro ¡ por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr

Overview of the city on a winter morning. The mountain Illimani (6,438 m / 21,122 ft) in the back
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La Paz por markg6, en Flickr

Lights in La Paz on a cloudy night

Luces en La Paz by Ivan Piñero Valdivi... in Panoramio

Aerial photograph of western part of the city

Originally posted by COCHALO in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

Originally posted by Guille76 in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

Gothic cathedral and the Illimani

Originally posted by COCHALO in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

San Jorge neighborhood and the Bridge of the Americas at the left

Originally posted by alvarin7 in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

Legislative Palace of Bolivia. Its construction started on 1898 on a previous Jesuitical site, established around 1582
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Palacio Legislativo de Bolivia por Diego Rayaces, en Flickr

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Palacio Legislativo, La Paz por Peter B Davies, en Flickr

Palace of Government.
The original was finished in 1562, when Bolivia was still part of the Spanish Empire, but got partially destroyed by 1830, so it was rebuilt around 1845. It is commonly called the "Burnt Palace", as it caught fire and nearly got destroyed in 1875.
image hosted on flickr

Fotos de La Paz por lncognito, en Flickr

Metropolitan Cathedral of La Paz
The original, which was located in the exact same site, was finished in 1692. Because of structural damage, it was demolished entirely in 1831. The current one was built in the period between 1835 and 1925.
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Catedral Metropolitana, La Paz por Martiarena, en Flickr

Vice Presidency Palace
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La Paz - Vicepresidencia de la República por Santiago Stucchi Portocarrero, en Flickr

The Old Town
As most of the cities in the Hispanic America, the Spanish influence is notorious.

Originally posted by LaPaz Urbanismo in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

The Illimani
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Illimani @ sunset por dmbrickman, en Flickr

Rekarte · July 3rd, 2012, 01:50 AM

beautifull city

alekssa1 · July 3rd, 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metred

Vice Presidency Palace
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La Paz - Vicepresidencia de la República por Santiago Stucchi Portocarrero, en Flickr

I like this flag

Metred · July 6th, 2012, 01:24 PM

San Jorge - Residential and business area, downtown La Paz
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Untitled-1 por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr

Plaza Isabel La Católica
Isabel La Católica square, that honors the Queen Isabella I of Castile, who allowed and financed Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage, and therefore the discovery of the Americas
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Isabel La Catolica por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr

La Paz Bus Station
A former train station, designed by Gustave Eiffel
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terminal de buses la paz por timsnell, en Flickr

Franz Tamayo Square
Known better as "Plaza del estudiante" (Student's Square), because of its location near the public university, its statue honors Antonio José de Sucre, hero of the Bolivian Independence and Bolivian Second President.
image hosted on flickr

Antonio Jose de Sucre por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr

Metred · July 7th, 2012, 09:31 PM

Statue of Alonso de Mendoza
Spanish captain who founded the city of La Paz
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Alonso de Mendoza por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr

Moon Valley
Badlands landscape in the southern end of the city
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Valle de la Luna por Hélio Dias, en Flickr

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Valle de la Luna - Bolivia por Scott Holcomb, en Flickr

Illimani mountain and the southern district of the city
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Illimani por riunegro, en Flickr

Residential neighborhood in the southern district
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Achumani bien a la vista por Alejandro Gabriel Alonso, en Flickr

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Lo mejor de la quebrada por Alejandro Gabriel Alonso, en Flickr

Metred · July 8th, 2012, 04:54 PM

Miraflores
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Bolivia-La Paz. Miraflores.Estadio Hernando Siles por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr

Stormy night
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CRW_0190 por Fotos de Nogard, en Flickr

In the Old Town
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La Paz por pedrokrum, en Flickr

The Guardian of the city
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BOLIVIEN - La Paz - Der Hausberg Illimani 6322 m/600 por roba66, en Flickr

midrise · July 9th, 2012, 08:54 PM

..That first aeril is a stunner.... And the city does look good.... I have seen pix before of this city so I knew a little of what to expect, very modern and urban. But to the first timer, as I was, people have know idea of to expect from this high in the sky metropolis. Question....does beer/alcohol affect you faster at this high altitude?..

..

jalapenopepper89 · July 9th, 2012, 11:52 PM

Bolivia has such beautiful landscapes.

Rekarte · July 10th, 2012, 04:08 AM

beautifull the last photos

Metred · July 10th, 2012, 03:44 PM

Thanks for your comments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by midrise

..That first aeril is a stunner.... And the city does look good.... I have seen pix before of this city so I knew a little of what to expect, very modern and urban. But to the first timer, as I was, people have know idea of to expect from this high in the sky metropolis. Question....does beer/alcohol affect you faster at this high altitude?..

..

Yes, actually. As there is less oxygen in higher altitudes, and the alcohol itself interferes with the absorption of oxygen in the blood, the effects of alcohol can be felt significantly faster. The effects are the same as in drinking at sea level, only they appear faster.

Peak of the Illimani
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Bolivia, illimani y cordillera Real. Explore 27 de octubre de 2010 por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr

Sunset
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Bolivia.La Paz. Puesta de sol desde el mirador de Killi Killi por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr

JorelSCS · July 10th, 2012, 05:33 PM

LA PAZ - BOLIVIA

Metred · July 11th, 2012, 12:29 PM

Don't forget to credit the photos.

The Moon, the Illimani and Lunar landscape
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La Paz, Bolivia por guillermo.d, en Flickr

Night view of the city
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Night View of La Paz por zerega.andino, en Flickr

hellospank25 · July 11th, 2012, 03:14 PM

Beautiful location for a city, I bet it's nice and cold all year around

Linguine · July 11th, 2012, 04:33 PM

awesome, great photos from La Paz...

sul_mp · July 12th, 2012, 12:34 AM

Awesome pictures of a rather interesting city. The picture with the nice houses looks absolutely incredible!

The location is very unique and the slums create a very nice effect at night.

Limeñito · July 12th, 2012, 08:15 AM

It's always been my dream to travel to that fascinating city.

sursena · July 16th, 2012, 05:12 AM

Muito legal! Quero muito conhecer! Abraço aos hermanos bolivianos

Metred · July 16th, 2012, 03:08 PM

Congratulations La Paz!

Today, July 16th, the city of La Paz celebrates the 203rd anniversary of the 1809 uprising of the city against the control of the Spanish Empire.

Statue in the 16th of July Avenue
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Bolivia.La Paz. 2009. Avenida 16 de julio. El Prado por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr

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El Prado La Paz City por Eli Maillard, en Flickr

Dawn

Originally posted by Chapaco in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

Cold winter day

Originally posted by Chapaco in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

Metred · October 8th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by ZPLAC at SkyscraperCity Forums, original author: Katherine Loayza

Neungz · October 8th, 2012, 11:17 AM

Great !
AMAZING CITY
I love it

July 2nd, 2012, 11:27 PM	#1
Metred Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bizkaia Posts: 826 Likes (Received): 71	LA PAZ CITY, Bolivia \| Highest capital city in the world LA PAZ Located in the limits of the Bolivian Altiplano (flatlands) at an average elevation of 3,650 meters above sea level (11,975 ft) - which can vary from 3,000 to 4,000 in the highest areas (from 9,800 to 13,500 ft), La Paz is the highest de facto capital city in the entire world, serving as seat of the Bolivian government. It was founded by Spanish explorers in 1548, in the place of an Native American settlement, called "Laja". Its full name is "Nuestra Señora de La Paz", which translated from Spanish to "Our Lady of Peace". The city itself is the second most populated of the country, only after Santa Cruz de la Sierra, while its metropolitan area has 2,3 millon inhabitants, thus making it roughly the largest of the country. Please remember! - You have to credit all the photos! Otherwise this thread may be deleted. - How to credit Flickr photos. Please also credit Google Maps/Panoramio photos, content from Wikipedia, or any picture published by its author in this forum. *Now the photos!* Overview of downtown La Paz at night image hosted on flickr Bolivia. La Paz. Una ciudad siempre en peligro ¡ por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr Overview of the city on a winter morning. The mountain Illimani (6,438 m / 21,122 ft) in the back image hosted on flickr La Paz por markg6, en Flickr *Lights in La Paz on a cloudy night* Luces en La Paz by Ivan Piñero Valdivi... in Panoramio Aerial photograph of western part of the city Originally posted by COCHALO in Skyscrapercity (View original post) Originally posted by Guille76 in Skyscrapercity (View original post) Gothic cathedral and the Illimani Originally posted by COCHALO in Skyscrapercity (View original post) San Jorge neighborhood and the Bridge of the Americas at the left Originally posted by alvarin7 in Skyscrapercity (View original post) *Legislative Palace of Bolivia. Its construction started on 1898 on a previous Jesuitical site, established around 1582* image hosted on flickr Palacio Legislativo de Bolivia por Diego Rayaces, en Flickr image hosted on flickr Palacio Legislativo, La Paz por Peter B Davies, en Flickr Palace of Government. The original was finished in 1562, when Bolivia was still part of the Spanish Empire, but got partially destroyed by 1830, so it was rebuilt around 1845. It is commonly called the "Burnt Palace", as it caught fire and nearly got destroyed in 1875. image hosted on flickr Fotos de La Paz por lncognito, en Flickr Metropolitan Cathedral of La Paz The original, which was located in the exact same site, was finished in 1692. Because of structural damage, it was demolished entirely in 1831. The current one was built in the period between 1835 and 1925. image hosted on flickr Catedral Metropolitana, La Paz por Martiarena, en Flickr Vice Presidency Palace image hosted on flickr La Paz - Vicepresidencia de la República por Santiago Stucchi Portocarrero, en Flickr The Old Town As most of the cities in the Hispanic America, the Spanish influence is notorious. Originally posted by LaPaz Urbanismo in Skyscrapercity (View original post) The Illimani image hosted on flickr Illimani @ sunset por dmbrickman, en Flickr

July 3rd, 2012, 01:50 AM	#2
Rekarte Libertarian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19,815 Likes (Received): 743	beautifull city __________________ Libertários

July 9th, 2012, 08:54 PM	#7
midrise Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 344 Likes (Received): 4	..That first aeril is a stunner.... And the city does look good.... I have seen pix before of this city so I knew a little of what to expect, very modern and urban. But to the first timer, as I was, people have know idea of to expect from this high in the sky metropolis. Question....does beer/alcohol affect you faster at this high altitude?....

July 9th, 2012, 11:52 PM	#8
jalapenopepper89 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 29 Likes (Received): 0	Bolivia has such beautiful landscapes. __________________ Du Mexique~~

July 10th, 2012, 04:08 AM	#9
Rekarte Libertarian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19,815 Likes (Received): 743	beautifull the last photos __________________ Libertários

July 6th, 2012, 01:24 PM	#4
Metred Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bizkaia Posts: 826 Likes (Received): 71	*San Jorge - Residential and business area, downtown La Paz* image hosted on flickr Untitled-1 por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr Plaza Isabel La Católica Isabel La Católica square, that honors the Queen Isabella I of Castile, who allowed and financed Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage, and therefore the discovery of the Americas image hosted on flickr Isabel La Catolica por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr La Paz Bus Station A former train station, designed by Gustave Eiffel image hosted on flickr terminal de buses la paz por timsnell, en Flickr Franz Tamayo Square Known better as "Plaza del estudiante" (Student's Square), because of its location near the public university, its statue honors Antonio José de Sucre, hero of the Bolivian Independence and Bolivian Second President. image hosted on flickr Antonio Jose de Sucre por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr

July 7th, 2012, 09:31 PM	#5
Metred Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bizkaia Posts: 826 Likes (Received): 71	Statue of Alonso de Mendoza Spanish captain who founded the city of La Paz image hosted on flickr Alonso de Mendoza por Gonzalo M. Garcia, en Flickr Moon Valley Badlands landscape in the southern end of the city image hosted on flickr Valle de la Luna por Hélio Dias, en Flickr image hosted on flickr Valle de la Luna - Bolivia por Scott Holcomb, en Flickr Illimani mountain and the southern district of the city image hosted on flickr Illimani por riunegro, en Flickr *Residential neighborhood in the southern district* image hosted on flickr Achumani bien a la vista por Alejandro Gabriel Alonso, en Flickr image hosted on flickr Lo mejor de la quebrada por Alejandro Gabriel Alonso, en Flickr

July 8th, 2012, 04:54 PM	#6
Metred Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bizkaia Posts: 826 Likes (Received): 71	Miraflores image hosted on flickr Bolivia-La Paz. Miraflores.Estadio Hernando Siles por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr Stormy night image hosted on flickr CRW_0190 por Fotos de Nogard, en Flickr In the Old Town image hosted on flickr La Paz por pedrokrum, en Flickr The Guardian of the city image hosted on flickr BOLIVIEN - La Paz - Der Hausberg Illimani 6322 m/600 por roba66, en Flickr

July 10th, 2012, 05:33 PM	#11
JorelSCS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra Posts: 574 Likes (Received): 43	LA PAZ - BOLIVIA

July 11th, 2012, 12:29 PM	#12
Metred Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bizkaia Posts: 826 Likes (Received): 71	Don't forget to credit the photos. The Moon, the Illimani and Lunar landscape image hosted on flickr La Paz, Bolivia por guillermo.d, en Flickr Night view of the city image hosted on flickr Night View of La Paz por zerega.andino, en Flickr

July 11th, 2012, 03:14 PM	#13
hellospank25 The voice of reason Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: მელბურნი Posts: 2,791 Likes (Received): 193	Beautiful location for a city, I bet it's nice and cold all year around __________________ Next trips June 2013 Fiji-Auckland December 2013 Dubai - Tbilisi - Malta - Catania - Florence - Zagreb - Dubrovnik - Singapore Click here =>MyFlickR

July 11th, 2012, 04:33 PM	#14
Linguine leisure cook Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bacolod Uptown East Posts: 10,059 Likes (Received): 1129	awesome, great photos from La Paz... __________________ *Bacolod:* "Culinary destination par excellence"

July 12th, 2012, 12:34 AM	#15
sul_mp Tá Limpo! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,072 Likes (Received): 93	Awesome pictures of a rather interesting city. The picture with the nice houses looks absolutely incredible! The location is very unique and the slums create a very nice effect at night. __________________ DANDO UM TEMPO....

July 12th, 2012, 08:15 AM	#16
Limeñito Demasiado herido Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lima Posts: 5,814 Likes (Received): 166	It's always been my dream to travel to that fascinating city. __________________ "The men of fame are like the streams; Once gone, they never return." Hwang Jin-i

July 16th, 2012, 05:12 AM	#17
sursena Brazilian CybercitiZen Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 940 Likes (Received): 114	Muito legal! Quero muito conhecer! Abraço aos hermanos bolivianos

July 16th, 2012, 03:08 PM	#18
Metred Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bizkaia Posts: 826 Likes (Received): 71	Congratulations La Paz! Today, July 16th, the city of La Paz celebrates the 203rd anniversary of the 1809 uprising of the city against the control of the Spanish Empire. Statue in the 16th of July Avenue image hosted on flickr Bolivia.La Paz. 2009. Avenida 16 de julio. El Prado por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr image hosted on flickr Bolivia.La Paz. 2009. Avenida 16 de julio. El Prado por César Angel. Zaragoza, en Flickr image hosted on flickr El Prado La Paz City por Eli Maillard, en Flickr Dawn Originally posted by Chapaco in Skyscrapercity (View original post) Cold winter day Originally posted by Chapaco in Skyscrapercity (View original post)

October 8th, 2012, 10:42 AM	#19
Metred Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bizkaia Posts: 826 Likes (Received): 71	Originally posted by ZPLAC at SkyscraperCity Forums, original author: Katherine Loayza

October 8th, 2012, 11:17 AM	#20
Neungz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SIAM Posts: 3,106 Likes (Received): 337	Great ! AMAZING CITY I love it

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