Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Public Transportation
MICRO & MINIBUS
La Paz' sputtering and smoke-spewing
micros,
the older three-quarter-sized buses, charge
about B$2 per trip. Minibuses service most places as well, for a slightly higher cost. In ad-
dition to a route number or letter,
micros
plainly display their destination and route on a
signboard posted in the front window. Minibuses usually have a young tout screaming the
stops. Wave to catch the bus. They stop at signed
paradas
(official stops), or, if the cops
aren't watching, whenever you wave them down.
TRUFI
Trufis
are shared cars or minibuses that ply set routes. Destinations are identified on plac-
ards on the roof or windscreen. They charge approximately B$3 around town and B$4 to
Zona Sur.
TAXI
Radio taxis (with roof bubbles advertising their telephone numbers) are recommended.
They charge about B$10 around the center, B$12 to B$14 (more in peak hours) from
Sagárnaga to Sopocachi or Sopocachi to the cemetery district, and B$15 to B$20 to Zona
Sur. Charges are a little higher after 11pm. Normal taxi services (with just a taxi sign, no
phone number and no bubble) work as collective cabs, charging each passenger around
B$6; note, thought, that they are known for express kidnappings (see boxed text,
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If possible, ask your hotel or restaurant to ring for a taxi. Otherwise, taxis can be waved
down anywhere, except near intersections or in areas cordoned off by the police. Always
confirm the fare before you leave.
