La Paz was established by the Spanish in 1548 in a high valley in the Andes. The city is surrounded by snowy peaks, and its houses cover the mountain slopes. The city's population is about 800,000.
La Paz is the biggest city in Bolivia, and is the administrative capital of the country. All the main governmental institutes of Bolivia are located here. A common mistake is to think that La Paz is the capital city of Bolivia. It is not - Sucre is the official capital.
The city of La Paz is located over 3600 meters above sea level, which makes it the highest big city in the world. Walking the streets of La Paz is hard work due to the altitude and regular breaks are needed. Its like eating with a blocked nose, constantly having to gasp for air.
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