La Paz

Adventure Holidays in La Paz

Surrounded by mountains, high above Lake Titicaca, few cities reach the heights of La Paz. Near the border of Peru and Bolivia, it sits 3,640m above sea level and there’s more than a touch of eccentricity to the city. Cable cars alleviate the worst of the somewhat chaotic traffic at street level and cholitas top their traditional dress with bowler hats. There’s a burgeoning hipster scene too, with coffee shops, craft beer and street-food stalls flourishing. Towering over the city is the glacier-topped Cordillera Real, making the city a great base for trekkers wishing to acclimatise and explore the many mountain routes nearby.