El Alto
About 1.1 million people.
El Alto sits high up on a flat plateau above La Paz, making it one of the highest big cities in the world. It is young, lively, and famous for its bright, boldly decorated buildings.
Ride the colorful cable cars for amazing views, explore the huge open-air market, and look for the eye-catching cholet mansions painted in rainbow colors.
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Sky-high views
From this high plateau you can see snowy mountains like Illimani standing tall on the horizon.
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Markets
The giant weekly street market is one of the largest in South America, selling everything you can imagine.