Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
250K
Population
75 km2
Area
110 Mbps
Internet
31m
Elevation
Mountain Time Zone
Timezone
LAP (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, a...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Mexico
Region
North America
Population
250K
Timezone
Mountain Time Zone
Elevation
31 m
Currency
MXN
Language
Spanish
Airport
LAP
GPS
24.14, -110.31
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 110 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Travel
LAP airport just 9 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 25C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
795 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
139
Cafes
29
Bars
21
Fast Food
35
Shopping
Supermarkets
25
Convenience
50
Shopping Malls
12
Healthcare
Hospitals
11
Clinics
7
Pharmacies
11
Education
Schools
40
Universities
7
Libraries
4
Recreation
Parks
65
Playgrounds
6
Sports
43
Cinemas
2
Museums
5
Theatres
6
Transport
Bus Stops
12
Train Stations
112
Fuel Stations
38
Services
Banks
20
ATMs
2
Post Offices
2
Police
3
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
110 Mbps
Download
84 Mbps
Upload
27ms
Latency
9,010
Tests
3,146
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - May
20°
J
21°
F
23°
M
25°
A
27°
M
29°
J
29°
J
29°
A
27°
S
25°
O
23°
N
21°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 24.8 C Range: 20.3 - 29.3 C Rain: 39 mm/year Sunshine: 4,012 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.6
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.7
Overall
AIRPORT
LAP
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a population of 2.3 million.
Located in west-central Bolivia 68 km (42 mi) southeast of Lake Titicaca, La Paz is set in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River.
It is in a bowl-like depression, part of the Amazon basin, surrounded by the high mountains of the Altiplano.
At an elevation of roughly 3,650 m (11,975 ft) above sea level, La Paz is the highest administrative capital city in the world.
La Paz was under Spanish colonial rule as part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, before Bolivia gained independence.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is La Paz known for?
La Paz is a city in Mexico. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in La Paz?
La Paz has an average download speed of 110 Mbps and upload speed of 84 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in La Paz?
La Paz has an average year-round temperature of approximately 24.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves La Paz?
La Paz is served by LAP (Manuel Márquez de León International Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of La Paz?
The population of La Paz is approximately 250K.
What infrastructure does La Paz have?
La Paz has 795 mapped points of interest, including 139 restaurants, 11 hospitals, 40 schools.
What country is La Paz in?
La Paz is located in Mexico.
