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Batallas

La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America

About Batallas

Batallas sits on the route: 25 minutes from Pucarani, 56km from Valle de la Luna (La Paz).

Batallas is a town located in La Paz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 2,597, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Batallas 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 Batallas to your route.

About Batallas

Batallas is a location in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Batallas Municipality, one of the four municipalities of the Los Andes Province.

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Where is Batallas located?

Batallas is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.3000 latitude, -68.5333 longitude.

What is the population of Batallas?

Batallas has a population of approximately 2,597 people, making it a town in Bolivia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,597
Continent
South America
Country
Bolivia
Region
La Paz Department
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-16.3000, -68.5333

Tags

South AmericaBoliviaLa Paz DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Batallas

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

41 km · about 45 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

47 km · about 55 min 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Batallas

  • 41 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.
  • 75 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Batallas.

Pucarani

🇧🇴 Bolivia

13 km awayPop. 5,325

Huarina

🇧🇴 Bolivia

14 km awayPop. 1,616

Huatajata

🇧🇴 Bolivia

21 km awayPop. 3,700

Laja

🇧🇴 Bolivia

30 km awayPop. 18,023

Tiahuanaco

🇧🇴 Bolivia

32 km awayPop. 3,037

Achacachi

🇧🇴 Bolivia

32 km awayPop. 8,447

Anapia

🇵🇪 Peru

34 km away

San Pablo de Tiquina

🇧🇴 Bolivia

34 km awayPop. 3,245

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