La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, was established in 1548. The altitude of La Paz city ranges from about 4058 meters in El Alto (where the airport is located) to 3100 meters in the lower residential areas. La Paz is the highest national capital in the world and is renowned for its unique markets, very unusual topography, and traditional culture.
Due to the altitude at which La Paz is located, temperatures are consistently cool throughout the year, though the daily temperature variation is typically large.