La Paz

bolivia · mountain city · government

Seat of Government. La Paz is where Bolivia's government leaders work and make decisions for the whole country. It's the official capital where you'll find the president's office and parliament.

Third Biggest City. With about 756,000 people living there, La Paz is the third-largest city in Bolivia. When you count the nearby city of El Alto and surrounding towns, the metro area jumps to 2.2 million people.

Sky-High Location. La Paz sits very high in the Andes Mountains, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world. The thin mountain air and stunning views are part of what makes it special.

Second Largest Metro. The greater La Paz area with El Alto is Bolivia's second-biggest urban zone, with only Santa Cruz de la Sierra having more people nearby.