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Mecapaca

La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America

About Mecapaca

Mecapaca is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Achocalla, 13km from Valle de la Luna (La Paz).

Mecapaca is a town located in La Paz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 13,289, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Mecapaca 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 Mecapaca to your route.

About Mecapaca

Mecapaca is a location in the La Paz Department in western Bolivia. It is the administrative seat of the Mecapaca Municipality, the second municipal section of the Pedro Domingo Murillo Province.

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Where is Mecapaca located?

Mecapaca is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.6683 latitude, -68.0181 longitude.

What is the population of Mecapaca?

Mecapaca has a population of approximately 13,289 people, making it a town in Bolivia.

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Quick Information

Population
13,289
Continent
South America
Country
Bolivia
Region
La Paz Department
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-16.6683, -68.0181

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Worth the detour from Mecapaca

5 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.

13 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Mecapaca

  • 45 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.
  • 47 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.
  • 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 Mecapaca.

Achocalla

🇧🇴 Bolivia

18 km awayPop. 19,583

La Paz

🇧🇴 Bolivia

23 km awayPop. 2,004,652

Viacha

🇧🇴 Bolivia

30 km awayPop. 86,218

Laja

🇧🇴 Bolivia

42 km awayPop. 18,023

Pucarani

🇧🇴 Bolivia

57 km awayPop. 5,325

Viloco

🇧🇴 Bolivia

59 km awayPop. 1,900

Chulumani

🇧🇴 Bolivia

60 km awayPop. 2,952

Coripata

🇧🇴 Bolivia

61 km awayPop. 2,107

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