Museum of Contemporary Art, La Paz

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Museum of Contemporary Art (address: 1698 Avenida 16 de Julio) is a place located in La Paz (La Paz department) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 11857 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 16°30'11"S latitude and 68°7'56"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Contemporary Art is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Trufi 408 San Pedro - Ciudad Satélite (bus, 3 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Public Library (library, 3 min walk), Tiwanaku Museum (museum, 3 min walk), San Pedro prison (prison, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 16°30'11"S, 68°7'56"W

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1698 Avenida 16 de JulioLa Paz Bolivia

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Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Hernando Siles, Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Church, Museo San Francisco.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Public Library, La Paz (3 min walk), Tiwanaku Museum, La Paz (3 min walk), San Pedro prison, La Paz (4 min walk), Higher University of San Andrés, La Paz (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Trufi 408 San Pedro - Ciudad Satélite (3 min walk)
Estación Transferencia (8 min walk)