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La Paz is reckoned as the administrative capital of the South American country of Bolivia. La Paz also serves as the capital of the La Paz department. The city of La Paz has a total population of nearly one million according to the 2001 consensus. La Paz along with the neighboring cities of Viacha and El Alto constitute the largest urban area of the country. Alonso de Mendoza founded the city of La Paz in the year 1548. The city of La Paz is home to the highest golf course of the world.

La Paz is considered one of the leading Tourist Destinations in Bolivia. The spectacular city of La Paz is located in the Choqueyapu River Valley. The city of La Paz measures about 3600 meters from the sea level. The city of La Paz is renowned for being the highest administrative capital not only in the continent of South America but also in the entire world. The city of El Alto is situated above the plateau; the famous El Alto International airport is situated in the city of El Alto.

Owing to its location at a high elevation the climate of La Paz remains cool throughout the year. La Paz has a comparatively dry climate with the city experiencing moderate rainfall from November to March. La Paz also boasts of many famous tourist attractions. The international visitors undertaking La Paz tours can find wonderful tourist attractions scattered all this beautiful city of Bolivia. Av. Ballivian, the city center of La Paz, Plaza San Francisco, San Jorge, Plaza Murillo, and the Bolivian Central Bank are the renowned tourist haunts of La Paz. The city of La Paz attracts hordes of visitors throughout the year who come for sightseeing in La Paz.

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