Museum, La Paz

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Museum is a place located in La Paz (La Paz department) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 11972 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 16°29'46"S latitude and 68°8'4"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: PumaKatari - Plaza Alonso de Mendoza (bus, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (church, 1 min walk), Plaza Murillo (park, 2 min walk), Plaza de las culturas (park, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 16°29'46"S, 68°8'4"W

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Museum – 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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Which popular attractions are close to Museum?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, La Paz (1 min walk), Plaza Murillo, La Paz (2 min walk), Plaza de las culturas, La Paz (4 min walk), Palacio Quemado, La Paz (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum:

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PumaKatari - Plaza Alonso de Mendoza • Lines: Bus Caja Ferroviaria, Pk4 (9 min walk)
Parada a Pinaya (12 min walk)