La Paz
At 11,811 feet, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world. This Bolivian city of 1.5 million is also one of the safest and most smog-free cities in South America. 65% of the population is native Aymara Indian.
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| View of Mount Illimani, 21,200 feet. This picture was taken from the "Valley of the Souls", located on the outskirts of La Paz. The reddish color at the bottom is the sunset reflecting off the valley walls. |
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| Another picture taken from the Valley of the Souls. Here, the sun has just set over La Paz. |
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| A fast-moving thunderstorm moves into La Paz after sunset. |