La Paz. Bolivia. 4K Walk

Founded in 1548 as Nuestra Señora de La Paz (“Our Lady of Peace”) by the conquistador Captain Alonso de Mendoza on the site of an Inca village, the city was renamed La Paz de Ayacucho in 1825, in commemoration of the last decisive battle in the wars of independence. The seat of national government was established there in 1898, but Sucre remains Bolivia’s constitutional capital, home to the country’s Supreme Court; La Paz is the seat of the executive and legislative branches. The Plaza Murillo, on the northeastern side of the river, is the heart of the city and site of the huge modern cathedral and government and legislative palaces. Although few colonial buildings survive, the narrow, steep, older streets, red-tile roofs, many skyscrapers, and highland Indians in colourful dress, with Nevado Illimani (21,004 feet [6,402 metres]) and other snowcapped peaks of the Cordillera Real in the background, give La Paz a distinctive atmosphere. La Paz is the site of the University of San Andrés (1830) and Bolivian Catholic University (1966). The National Museum of Art, a children’s museum, the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore, the National Museum of Archaeology, and the Mercado de Brujas (“Witches’ Market”), where herbs and other remedies used by the Aymara are sold, are among the city’s cultural assets. The city was hit by an earthquake in 1998 that killed hundreds of residents and destroyed many buildings.

Set at a staggering 3,600 metres above sea level, La Paz is likely to literally take your breath away. To help your body adjust to the altitude, get your hands on some coca tea and take it easy for a couple of days. To truly explore this crazy city, you’re going to need your strength!

La Paz’ markets are a great place to pick up South American souvenirs, though some rather wackier than others. The Witch’s market is thus named for all the weird and wonderful concoctions sold at the stalls there.

You can find a potion for every purpose, from ‘follow me’ dust to attract new partners, to ‘repel me’ powder to rid yourself of unwanted attention.

La Paz is fast becoming a must-visit destination on the South American gringo trail, partly due to its convenient location between many of Bolivia and Peru’s greatest sites. But this bustling metropolis at a breathtaking 11,600 feet (3,600 meters) above sea level has plenty of worthwhile attractions of its own. Let’s take a look at the top 20 things to see and do in what was recently declared one of the New Seven Wonder Cities of the world.

[rolandoandradeagramont]

Excelente trabalho parabéns desde Belô Horizonte Brasil

[Kimjongun]

thanks for the warm memories
I was in bolivia for 2 moths earlier this year

[rulaco]

Gran video, un paseo interesante en una ciudad muy dinamica donde se une las tradiciones antiguas con el modernismo.... una ciudad que ofrece mucho al visitante 👍

[jamesalexander]

Raised in Bolivia for 12 years, La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz
Dejé parte de mi corazón en Bolivia.

[klausschmidt]

fantastic walk .... thank you ... greetings from heidenheim an der brenz ....

[joantonio]

Anyone who played ghost recon Wildlands already went to Bolivia

[holasoybolialeman]

Que bonita esta la Paz se parece a Estocolmo

[gustavomirandacardozo]

El video muestra la zona del centro y norte de La Paz y no así, barrios representativos como son Sopocachi, Miraflores, San Jorge y los diferentes barrios lindos de toda la zona sud.

[gatonegro]

Pareciera que el hombre araña tomó por asalto la ciudad. XD 2:56:14 3:12:54 3:16:23

[eddyalfa]

Me pregunto, porque no sales del casco viejo de la ciudad, solo mustras lo mas popular y las laderas, realmente La Paz, no es solo eso

[patrickokage]

United States citizen voting anywhere worldwide doesn't make them open and transparent democracy, much of the rigging occurs on digital platforms

[felixestigarribia]

no hubiera un video del los años 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 de la plaza de los héroes el reloj de la perez pasaje de las flores al lado del merlan. calle villazon, prado, plaza el carmen etc.

[holasoybolialeman]

Datos importantes sobre Bolivia:
Bolivia mas conocido como la india americana es un país sin salida al mar que limita con Brasil, Perú, Chile, Argentina y Paraguay. El plato típico de Bolivia son las papas sancochadas con mote en un macerado de hojas de coca. El 90% de su población es indígena el 8% mestiza el 1.5% negros y el 0.5% blancos. El carácter del boliviano es tímido, desconfiado e introvertido por lo tanto consideran una falta de respeto que los trates con mucha confianza si recién los conoces. En los restaurantes en Bolivia casi todos sus alimentos es en base a papa y hojas de coca, no se acostumbra dejar propina.
Precauciones: Si no eres indígena puro en Bolivia te consideran blanco, ellos te trataran de gringo la ventaja es que se desvivirán dándote el mejor trato posible pero también buscarán aprovecharse cobrándote más en el bus, en los taxis, en general en todo. Si no eres indígena puro como dije te tratan de gringo, en la calle siempre a "los gringos" se les acercan hombres y mujeres proponiéndote te cases con sus hijas.
Dato curioso: A pesar que Bolivia no va al mundial el deporte nacional es el futbol los equipos mas populares son el Bolívar y The Strongest, sin embargo Boca Junior de Argentina tiene una hinchada muy fuerte por parte de los bolivianos.

[JazzyGinger]

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[mdonola]

Bonita Lea Paz pero mucho mejor Santa Cruz