El Alto, La Paz

Name: El Alto
Address: La Paz, Bolivia

#14 among attractions in La Paz

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El Alto is the second-largest city in Bolivia, located adjacent to La Paz in Pedro Domingo Murillo Province on the Altiplano highlands. El Alto is today one of Bolivia's fastest-growing urban centers, with an estimated population of 943,558 in 2020. It is also the highest major city in the world, with an average elevation of 4,000 m. ()

Alternative names: Area: 140.15 mi²Coordinates: 16°30'33"S, 68°10'24"W

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Nearby attractions include: San Francisco Church, Museo San Francisco, Coca Museum, The Witches' Market.

2.5 miE
Landmark 1700s church with rooftop views
San Francisco Church, La Paz
65 min walk • Nestled in the heart of La Paz, Bolivia, the San Francisco Church stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural grandeur of the city. This colonial church, which dates back to the 16th century, is not only a place of worship but also an iconic cultural...
2.5 miE
Museum
Museo San Francisco, La Paz
65 min walk • Nestled in the heart of La Paz, Bolivia, the Museo San Francisco is a cultural gem that offers visitors a deep dive into the religious, artistic, and historical traditions of the region. This museum, housed within the San Francisco Convent, stands as a testament to the...
2.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Coca Museum, La Paz
63 min walk • Nestled in the heart of La Paz, Bolivia, lies the fascinating Coca Museum, a unique institution dedicated to the historical and cultural significance of the coca leaf. This modest yet informative museum offers visitors an in-depth look at the multifaceted role that the...
1.7 miE
Shopping, Market
The Witches' Market, La Paz
45 min walk • The Witches' Market, also known as Mercado de las Brujas, is a unique and mysterious place in the heart of La Paz, Bolivia. It is an extraordinary bazaar where Andean culture mixes with the mystical practices of shamans.
1.7 miNE
Aerial tramway
Mi Teleférico, La Paz
43 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.
1.6 miSE
Museum
Art Museum of Antonio Paredes Candia, La Paz
42 min walk • The Art Museum of Antonio Paredes Candia is a museum in El Alto, Bolivia. It holds more than 500 works of art, and 11000 books.
2.6 miE
Square
Plaza San Francisco, La Paz
66 min walk • Plaza San Francisco a major urban plaza in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, and a frequent location for political gatherings and protests.
1.7 miNE
Museum
National Museum of Archaeology, La Paz
43 min walk • The National Museum of Archaeology of Bolivia is the national archaeology museum of Bolivia. It is located in the capital of La Paz, two blocks east of the Prado. Operated by the National Institute of Archaeology, a specialized agency of the Deputy Minister of Culture, it is said to be the most prominent museum in Bolivia.
2.6 miNE
16°29'37"S • 68°8'17"W
Museo Tambo Quirquincho, La Paz
66 min walk • Museum
2.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Mercado Lanza, La Paz
66 min walk • The Lanza Market is a supply and meeting center in the Historic Center of the city of La Paz has four accesses through important roads of the city, one of them is elevated and is done through the Pasarela Pérez Velasco, another access allows the...
1.6 miSE
Museum
Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia, La Paz
42 min walk • The Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia is an art museum in El Alto, Bolivia. Inaugurated in 2002, as of 2011 the museum contains 503 works of art and 11,931 books.