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Pucarani

La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America

About Pucarani

Pucarani is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Batallas, 46km from Valle de la Luna (La Paz).

Pucarani is a town located in La Paz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 5,325, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Pucarani 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 Pucarani to your route.

About Pucarani

Pucarani (from Aymara Pukarani) is a small town in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Pucarani Municipality, the first municipal section of the Los Andes Province and of the province.

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Where is Pucarani located?

Pucarani is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.3996 latitude, -68.4775 longitude.

What is the population of Pucarani?

Pucarani has a population of approximately 5,325 people, making it a town in Bolivia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,325
Continent
South America
Country
Bolivia
Region
La Paz Department
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-16.3996, -68.4775

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South AmericaBoliviaLa Paz DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Pucarani

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.

27 km · about 30 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.

37 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Pucarani

  • 38 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.
  • 70 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 Pucarani.

Batallas

🇧🇴 Bolivia

13 km awayPop. 2,597

Laja

🇧🇴 Bolivia

18 km awayPop. 18,023

Huarina

🇧🇴 Bolivia

27 km awayPop. 1,616

Tiahuanaco

🇧🇴 Bolivia

27 km awayPop. 3,037

Huatajata

🇧🇴 Bolivia

32 km awayPop. 3,700

Viacha

🇧🇴 Bolivia

34 km awayPop. 86,218

La Paz

🇧🇴 Bolivia

37 km awayPop. 2,004,652

Achocalla

🇧🇴 Bolivia

40 km awayPop. 19,583

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