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Achocalla

La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America

About Achocalla

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.

About Achocalla

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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Where is Achocalla located?

Achocalla is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.5739 latitude, -68.1511 longitude.

What is the population of Achocalla?

Achocalla has a population of approximately 19,583 people, making it a town in Bolivia.

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Quick Information

Population
19,583
Continent
South America
Country
Bolivia
Region
La Paz Department
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-16.5739, -68.1511

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Worth the detour from Achocalla

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

landmark

La Paz

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

La Paz Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas)

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

Huayna Potosí

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

North Yungas Road (Death 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

Tiwanaku

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

Driving roads near Achocalla

  • 34 kmHuayna PotosíA 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.
  • 46 kmNorth Yungas Road (Death Road)Bolivia's infamous former highway drops 3,600 meters from La Paz to Coroico along narrow cliffside ledges with no guardrails.
  • 62 kmCoroicoA subtropical Yungas town on a ridge at 1,700 m, the traditional finish of the Death Road descent, surrounded by coffee and coca terraces plunging into cloud-forest valleys.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Achocalla.

La Paz

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Laja

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Pucarani

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Batallas

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Tiahuanaco

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56 km awayPop. 3,037

Coroico

🇧🇴 Bolivia

62 km awayPop. 2,361

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