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Bolivia
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La Paz / Airports
El Alto Airport to La Paz: Transfers and First Hours
From El Alto airport, a marked radio taxi from the arrivals rank is the simplest way down to La Paz. Where to board, the bus and cable car options, and how to handle altitude on the first night.
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Mi Teleférico La Paz: Lines, Fares, Cards and Hours
Mi Teleférico's 10 cable car lines link El Alto and La Paz for Bs 3 on the first line and Bs 2 per transfer. How the lines fit together, cards, the Yala app, hours and step-free access.
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Carnaval de Oruro, Bolivia: Dates, Seats and Travel
The Carnaval de Oruro entrada runs on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday and continues Sunday. How the date is set, what grandstand seats cost under the city's cap, and how to get there from La Paz.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingSucre / First-time visitor
Sucre or La Paz: Which Is Bolivia's Capital?
Sucre is Bolivia's capital under Article 6 of the 2009 Constitution, while the president, ministries and legislature work from La Paz. Why the split exists and what it means for visitors.
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