Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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MAIN POINTS OF ENTRY
Most travelers will arrive either at El Alto International Airport or the main bus terminal. Buses from within
Bolivia may also drop you in Villa Fátima or the Plaza 1 de Mayo area. For more information, see Getting There
& Away (
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Fast Facts
»Telephone area code: 2
»Population: 1.4 million
»Elevation: 3660m (12,007ft)
Top Tips
»Bring a jacket as at this altitude it's cold at night year-round.
»Drinking lots of water helps with altitude sickness.
»There's quite a bit of petty theft in La Paz (and violent attacks are on the rise), so leave
your valuables in the hotel. For more information,
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Resources
»Lonely Planet (
www.lonelyplanet.com/bolivia/la-paz
)
»Boliviaweb (
www.boliviaweb.com
)
»Bolivia Online (
www.bolivia-online.net
)
»La Razón (
www.la-razon.com/salimos-hoy.html
) Events calendar in Spanish
»Eventos Bolivia (
www.eventosbolivia.com.bo
)
Entertainment listings in Spanish
