How Do You Best Visit La Paz, Bolivia?
La Paz, Bolivia is a beautiful place to visit. With the majestic Andes mountains to the East and the Altiplano to the West. To makes ones travel an enjoyable experience there are a few things to remember and to avoid. When you arrive at the airport you are actually in the sister city of La Paz. Its name is El Alto (The High City). It is named correctly because the elevation is over 14,000 Feet. The City of La Paz ranges from 11,500 to 14,000 feet. To help avoid altitude sickness stay in the hotels in Downtown La Paz. Avoid drinking tap water or drinks that have tap water mixed in with it. If the water is boiled for the correct amount of time it is safe to drink. Bottled water is safe and any other drink that is bottled. Do not eat lettuce. Try to avoid non-cooked vegetables. Bolivia is relatively a safe place. At least once a week there will be a protest. Most of the time they are peaceful but it is a good idea to avoid them. It is illegal to own guns in Bolivia. If you encounter an an
