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La Paz: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia.

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Now in the cityLa Paz+8°CClear · sunset 06:28 PMupdated 08:47 AM
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Getting there and staying

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Safety and health

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information on flooding, landslides and snowfall (‘Safety and security’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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  • civil unrest
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There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to crime and civil unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to Chapare Province due to crime . Advisory Summary U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

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El Alto International Airport LPB4.4 km from the centre
Juan Mendoza International Airport ORU198 km from the centre
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport CBB234 km from the centre
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