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Laja

La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America

About Laja

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.

About Laja

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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Where is Laja located?

Laja is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.5333 latitude, -68.3833 longitude.

What is the population of Laja?

Laja has a population of approximately 18,023 people, making it a town in Bolivia.

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Quick Information

Population
18,023
Continent
South America
Country
Bolivia
Region
La Paz Department
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-16.5333, -68.3833

Tags

South AmericaBoliviaLa Paz DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Laja

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Laja

  • 39 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.
  • 64 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.
  • 80 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 Laja.

Viacha

🇧🇴 Bolivia

16 km awayPop. 86,218

Pucarani

🇧🇴 Bolivia

18 km awayPop. 5,325

La Paz

🇧🇴 Bolivia

25 km awayPop. 2,004,652

Achocalla

🇧🇴 Bolivia

25 km awayPop. 19,583

Batallas

🇧🇴 Bolivia

30 km awayPop. 2,597

Tiahuanaco

🇧🇴 Bolivia

32 km awayPop. 3,037

Mecapaca

🇧🇴 Bolivia

42 km awayPop. 13,289

Huarina

🇧🇴 Bolivia

45 km awayPop. 1,616

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