natural wonder
Valle de la Luna (La Paz)
A surreal moonscape of eroded clay spires and canyons on the outskirts of La Paz, sculpted by centuries of wind and rain.
7 km · about 15 min drive
La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America
Achocalla is worth a stop: 15 minutes from La Paz, 7km from Valle de la Luna (La Paz).
Achocalla is a town located in La Paz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 19,583, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Achocalla sits in Bolivia. It's in the America/La Paz time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Achocalla to your route.
Achocalla (Hispanicized spelling) or Achuqalla (Aymara for "weasel", Aymara pronunciation: [atʃoˈqaʎa]) is a location in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Achocalla Municipality, the second mamutrahal municipal section of the Pedro Domingo Murillo Province.
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Achocalla is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.5739 latitude, -68.1511 longitude.
Achocalla has a population of approximately 19,583 people, making it a town in Bolivia.
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natural wonder
A surreal moonscape of eroded clay spires and canyons on the outskirts of La Paz, sculpted by centuries of wind and rain.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
The world's highest administrative capital set in a dramatic canyon, with the Mi Teleferico cable car network and the famous Witches' Market.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A surreal street market in the world's highest capital selling dried llama fetuses, potions, and Aymara spiritual offerings.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 6,088-meter peak near La Paz that is one of the world's most accessible 6,000-meter summits, offering glacier climbing for beginners.
34 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Bolivia's infamous former highway drops 3,600 meters from La Paz to Coroico along narrow cliffside ledges with no guardrails.
46 km · about 55 min drive
ancient ruins
The spiritual and political center of the Tiwanaku civilization near Lake Titicaca, featuring the iconic Sun Gate, semi-subterranean temple, and precision-cut stone architecture.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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