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  "slug": "things-to-do-la-paz-bolivia",
  "url": "https://lovebolivia.com/things-to-do-la-paz-bolivia/",
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  "title": "Things to Do in La Paz, Bolivia: A Local's Guide",
  "titleEs": "Qué hacer en La Paz, Bolivia: guía de un local",
  "excerpt": "La Paz sits at 3,650 m and greets you with cable cars, markets and mountain air. Here is how to explore Bolivia's dizzying gateway city.",
  "excerptEs": "La Paz, a 3.650 m, te recibe con teleféricos, mercados y aire de montaña. Así se explora la vertiginosa ciudad puerta de entrada a Bolivia.",
  "date": "2026-07-13",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-13",
  "readTime": "9 min",
  "eco": "altiplano",
  "tags": [
    "La Paz",
    "Bolivia Travel",
    "Mi Teleférico",
    "Altiplano",
    "City Guide"
  ],
  "author": "Daihana Travel",
  "imgUrl": "https://images.pexels.com/photos/27872783/pexels-photo-27872783.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1200",
  "llmSummary": "La Paz, Bolivia sits at roughly 3,650 m above sea level, making it the highest seat of government of any country in the world. Its Mi Teleférico network is the planet's largest urban cable car system, with 10 lines and about 33 km of track linking La Paz to neighbouring El Alto. Signature experiences include the Aymara Witches' Market, the eroded rock towers of Valle de la Luna, and mountain biking the North Yungas 'Death Road.' Most travellers arrive through El Alto International Airport at 4,058 m, the highest international airport on Earth.",
  "llmSummaryEs": "La Paz, Bolivia, se ubica a unos 3.650 m sobre el nivel del mar, lo que la convierte en la sede de gobierno más alta de cualquier país del mundo. Su red Mi Teleférico es el sistema urbano de cable más grande del planeta, con 10 líneas y unos 33 km de recorrido que unen La Paz con la vecina El Alto. Las experiencias emblemáticas incluyen el Mercado de las Brujas aymara, las torres de roca erosionada del Valle de la Luna y descender en bicicleta el 'Camino de la Muerte' de los Yungas. La mayoría de los viajeros llega por el Aeropuerto Internacional de El Alto, a 4.058 m, el aeropuerto internacional más alto de la Tierra.",
  "keyFacts": [
    "La Paz sits at roughly 3,650 m above sea level, the highest administrative seat of government of any country on Earth, while Sucre remains Bolivia's constitutional capital.",
    "Mi Teleférico is the world's largest urban cable car network, with 10 colour-coded lines and about 33 km of track, carrying up to 200,000 passengers a day for a fare of 3 bolivianos (about US$0.43) per ride.",
    "El Alto International Airport sits at 4,058 m, making it the highest international airport in the world, roughly 13 km from central La Paz.",
    "The La Paz–El Alto metropolitan area is home to about 2.2 million people, the highest major metropolitan area on the planet.",
    "Valle de la Luna, a landscape of eroded clay spires, lies about 10 km south of the city centre and charges roughly 15 bolivianos (US$2) to enter."
  ],
  "entities": [
    {
      "name": "La Paz",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi Teleférico",
      "type": "Organization"
    },
    {
      "name": "El Alto International Airport",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "Valle de la Luna",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "North Yungas Road",
      "type": "Place"
    },
    {
      "name": "Mercado de las Brujas",
      "type": "Place"
    }
  ],
  "faqItems": [
    {
      "q": "How many days do you need in La Paz?",
      "a": "Two to three days is enough to see the city itself: one day for the historic centre, markets and cable cars, and one or two more for day trips like Valle de la Luna, Tiwanaku or the Death Road. If you are heading to Uyuni, Titicaca or the Amazon afterwards, La Paz makes a natural base to acclimatise and organise onward travel.",
      "qEs": "¿Cuántos días necesitas en La Paz?",
      "aEs": "Dos o tres días bastan para conocer la ciudad: un día para el centro histórico, los mercados y los teleféricos, y uno o dos más para excursiones como el Valle de la Luna, Tiwanaku o el Camino de la Muerte. Si luego vas a Uyuni, el Titicaca o la Amazonía, La Paz es una base natural para aclimatarte y organizar el resto del viaje."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is La Paz safe for tourists?",
      "a": "La Paz is generally safe for visitors who use common sense. Stick to registered radio taxis at night, keep valuables out of sight in crowded markets, and only change money at official casas de cambio. Petty theft is the main risk, not violent crime. The bigger challenge for most travellers is the altitude, so take your first day slowly and stay hydrated.",
      "qEs": "¿Es segura La Paz para los turistas?",
      "aEs": "La Paz es en general segura para quien usa el sentido común. Toma radio taxis registrados de noche, guarda los objetos de valor en los mercados concurridos y cambia dinero solo en casas de cambio oficiales. El principal riesgo son los hurtos, no la violencia. Para la mayoría, el mayor reto es la altura: tómate el primer día con calma y mantente hidratado."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I get from El Alto airport to the city centre?",
      "a": "El Alto International Airport is about 13 km from central La Paz, a 30–45 minute drive downhill. A registered taxi costs around 70–100 bolivianos (US$10–15). The cheapest option is the Teleférico: take a minibus or taxi to a nearby station and ride the cable car down into the city for 3 bolivianos, enjoying spectacular views on the way.",
      "qEs": "¿Cómo llego del aeropuerto de El Alto al centro?",
      "aEs": "El Aeropuerto Internacional de El Alto está a unos 13 km del centro de La Paz, entre 30 y 45 minutos cuesta abajo. Un taxi registrado cuesta unos 70–100 bolivianos (10–15 USD). La opción más barata es el Teleférico: toma un minibús o taxi hasta una estación cercana y baja en cable car hasta la ciudad por 3 bolivianos, con vistas espectaculares."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "La Paz — Wikipedia",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Paz"
    },
    {
      "title": "Mi Teleférico — Wikipedia",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi_Telef%C3%A9rico"
    },
    {
      "title": "Largest public transit cable car network — Guinness World Records",
      "url": "https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/451860-largest-public-transit-cable-car-network"
    }
  ],
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  "metaTitle": "Things to Do in La Paz Bolivia 2026 | LOVEBOLIVIA",
  "metaDesc": "Discover the best things to do in La Paz, Bolivia in 2026 — ride the world's highest cable car, browse the Witches' Market and bike the famous Death Road.",
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