The official name of La Paz airport is a tongue twister; it is more promptly called the Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport. I know it is a little hard to pronounce, but fear not, it will take you to one of the most happening places on earth: The capital city of the Mexican state, La Paz!
La Paz is an internationally acclaimed airport situated, of course in La Paz but more accurately in the district of Baja California Sur in Mexico, close to the Californian Gulf. The airport is capable of handling both national and international flights, and is the main way for tourists, travelers and people alike to enter La Paz. With a good reputation to its name, La Paz has handled more than 553,100 passengers in 2012, which increased to 600,300, just a year later.
The first thing you need to figure out is how you're going to travel. For that, the best option is served by rental cars. The roads running along this beautiful city are laid out especially for easy transportation, more importantly for tourists. Since most car rental offices are present at the airport or popular tourist hotels or destinations, you can easily rent a car and organize your trip.
Popular activities
Yes, the city has a cooling aura. It also, however, has many recreational activities you can enjoy. For starters, know that La Paz is a multi-dimensional city, with not only natural beauty there to please you but stuff like, Trekking, Fishing etc. Here are a few popular activities/destinations you can start your tour with:
- Urban Rush Bolivia - This sports complex is going to make you feel your blood rush through your veins! Tourists, from all over the world, who visited Urban Rush, describe it as an amazing unforgettable experience.
- Sacah Runa - If you want to feel majestic and all sacred. Then wait no more, and visit this spot. This place is a hub for people who rejoice in local culture, sing and dance together. In short, it is a place where you'll feel alive and connected.
- Tiwanaku - Old and most mysterious ancient ruins lined up. This place is intriguing and has left many, who visited it, speechless.
- Illimani - Tour this mountain to up to an altitude of 6000! You'll feel alive and awe-inspired by the gracious beauty that is wrapped around this mountain.