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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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America
Laja is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Viacha, 32km from Valle de la Luna (La Paz).
Laja is a town located in La Paz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 18,023, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Laja 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 Laja to your route.
Laja is a town 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of La Paz, in the La Paz Department of Bolivia. It is the administrative seat of the Laja Municipality, the second municipal section of the Los Andes Province.
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Laja is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.5333 latitude, -68.3833 longitude.
Laja has a population of approximately 18,023 people, making it a town in Bolivia.
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The world's highest administrative capital set in a dramatic canyon, with the Mi Teleferico cable car network and the famous Witches' Market.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A surreal street market in the world's highest capital selling dried llama fetuses, potions, and Aymara spiritual offerings.
26 km · about 30 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A surreal moonscape of eroded clay spires and canyons on the outskirts of La Paz, sculpted by centuries of wind and rain.
32 km · about 35 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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