Jach'a Quta, La Paz

#31 among attractions in La Paz

Nature, Lake, Natural attraction

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Jach'a Quta is a lake in Bolivia located in the La Paz Department, Pedro Domingo Murillo Province, Achocalla Municipality. It is situated south of El Alto and La Paz near Achocalla. Jach'a Quta is situated at a height of about 3,760 metres, about 0.67 km long and 0.5 km at its widest point. ()

Elevation: 11811 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 16°34'0"S, 68°9'0"W

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Jach'a Quta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Valle de la Luna, Estadio Hernando Siles, Palacio Quemado, Coca Museum.

3.7 miE
Large rock formations created by erosion
Valle de la Luna, La Paz
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5 miN
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz
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4.8 miN
City hall
Palacio Quemado, La Paz
124 min walk • In the heart of La Paz, Bolivia, stands the imposing Palacio Quemado, a significant landmark that serves as the city hall. This historic building, whose name translates to "Burnt Palace," has been a pivotal site for Bolivian politics and governance.
4.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Coca Museum, La Paz
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4.2 miN
Park, Playground
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107 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of La Paz, Bolivia, Plaza Abaroa is a verdant oasis offering respite from the urban hustle. This serene park is named after the Bolivian war hero Eduardo Abaroa who fought in the War of the Pacific.
4.6 miN
Shopping, Market
The Witches' Market, La Paz
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4.6 miN
Aerial tramway
Mi Teleférico, La Paz
118 min walk • Mi Teleférico, also known as Teleférico La Paz–El Alto, is an aerial cable car urban transit system serving the La Paz–El Alto metropolitan area in Bolivia. As of October 2019, the system consists of 26 stations along ten lines: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, White, Sky Blue, Purple, Brown, and Silver.
4.3 miN
Area
El Alto, La Paz
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3.2 miN
Museum
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4.6 miN
Museum
National Museum of Archaeology, La Paz
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4.1 miNE
Bridge
The Triplets bridges, La Paz
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