The world’s highest capital city is La Paz, situated at nearly 4km above sea level. It is the capital of Bolivia, a country in South America that boasts some of the highest elevation sights in the world. Entry for British citizens is available on passport only for a stay of up to 90 days. However, you may want to check with the Bolivian embassy for visa information should you choose to stay for longer, and vaccination for yellow fever may be required for certain destinations within the country depending on the time of year.
Your flight in will bring you directly to La Paz. From here you can head out in any direction, but the majority of your time will likely be spent within this alpine city. Situated in what is essentially a huge bowl within the lofty peaks of the Andes Mountains, it is the people and the culture more than anything else that draws travellers to this elevated domain.
As a bustling city, La Paz has plenty of accommodation and taxi services available for your travel needs. Despite its rustic appeal and traditional culture, there are plenty of luxury hotels and amenities to keep you in touch with your modern life. And for souvenir shopping, there is no match. You will find hand-spun alpaca wool products here in Bolivia, a rarity that is hard to find anywhere in the world, and well worth travelling here just to acquire.
While a bit rustic and rugged, La Paz is still a beautiful destination that should be seen by any traveller to South America.
La Paz is a lovely place