Travel Guide of El Alto in Bolivia by Influencers and Travelers
El Alto is the second-largest city in Bolivia, located adjacent to La Paz in Pedro Domingo Murillo Province on the Altiplano highlands. El Alto is today one of Bolivia's fastest-growing urban centers, with an estimated population of 943,558 in 2020. It is also the highest major city in the world, with an average elevation of 4,000 m.
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1 - La Paz
10 km away
La Paz, officially known as Nuestra Señora de La Paz, also named Chuqi Yapu in Aymara, is the seat of government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. With an estimated 816,044 residents as of 2020, La Paz is the third-most populous city in Bolivia.
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2 - Yungas
9 km away
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3 - Hiking | La Paz
7 km away
Be part of the Shared Tour Valle de la Luna, visit: - Amphitheater - Alcalde de Duna - Tres Marias Formation Ckari viewpoint (Piedra del Coyote)
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4 - Chacaltaya
19 km away
Chacaltaya is a mountain in the Cordillera Real, one of the mountain ranges of the Cordillera Oriental, itself a range of the Bolivian Andes. Its elevation is 5,421 meters.
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5 - Potosi
28 km away
Huayna Potosí is a mountain in Bolivia, located near El Alto and about 25 km north of La Paz in the Cordillera Real. Huayna Potosí is the closest high mountain to La Paz.
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6 - Mountain biking | La Paz
7 km away
Experience the adrenaline and beauty of the Camino de la Muerte by bicycle. This challenging tour is an adventure not to be missed, with a personalized service that guarantees an unforgettable experience.
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7 - Temple of Kalasasaya
49 km away
The Kalasasaya or Stopped Stones is a major archaeological structure that is part of Tiwanaku, an ancient archeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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