La Paz
The capital of Bolivia, La Paz, is perched high in the mountains at a hight of 4000m. Many visitors have trouble with the altitude when they first arrive but I was lucky enough to have already been at altitude so I didn't have trouble with sickness, however, navigating the steep streets of La Paz was still a physical challenge.
Streets of the old city
The main centre of the city is built up around Plaza Mayor and the San Francisco church.
San Francisco church
And Plaza Murillo, where all of the government buildings can be found.
Plaza Murillo
Presidential palace
Congress building
As La Paz is very steep, it is surrounded by many lookouts where you can get a great view of the city.
La Paz from Mirador Killi Killi
There are also several commuter telefericos which also give a good view of the city, especially at night (although my camera couldn't do it justice).
La Paz at night from the teleferico
I was also lucky enough to be in La Paz close to the traditional New Year (solstice), so the city had a real party atmosphere.
Live band in a La Paz bar
And on New Years eve I went out to Tiwanacu to celebrate the sunrise through the Puerta del Sol at the Inca ruins in the town.
After enduring a freezing -4°C night
The fire didn't help - however the té con té (Tea and Rum) did.
We dragged ourselves to the ruins to see the sunrise.
Sunrise through the Puerta del Sol
It was a big celebration
Sun falling on the ruins
Seeing the sunrise is supposed to bring good luck for the new year which was timely since I was planning to ride the North Yungas Road (commonly called The Death Road) in a few days.....
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