I’ll be living in La Paz, Bolivia for the next two months and I’m humbled and incredibly grateful for this experience. The city itself sits at almost 12,000ft above sea level making it the highest capital city in the world and also earning it’s nickname: ‘the city that touches the clouds’. Overlooking the city is the towering triple-peaked Illimani, always snow covered and majestic. La Paz is best enjoyed over time – partly to get used to the altitude, but also to experience the city’s many sights. You can wander at leisure through the alleys and lively markets, marvel at the interesting museums, chat to the locals in a comedor or relax over a coffee at a trendy café.
Since La Paz is sky-high, warm clothing is desirable most of the year, at least in the evenings. In summer (November to April) the climate can be harsh: rain falls most afternoons, the canyon may fill with clouds and steep streets often become torrents of runoff. In winter (May to October) days can be slightly cooler, but the sun (and its UV rays) is strong and temperatures reach the high 60s, but at night it often dips below freezing. (Read more at Lonely Planet)
I am so excited to hopefully be able to explore more parts of this great city and incredible country! I’ll be posting stories, updates and of course photos throughout my time here, so stay tuned!
Check out this awesome video and then let me know when you are coming to visit!
