Laja
Laja, a town in Bolivia's La Paz Department, holds a specific place in South American history: the city of Nuestra Señora de La Paz was originally founded here in 1548 by the Spanish captain Alonso de Mendoza, before being relocated three days later to the valley of Chuquiago, where La Paz stands today. The town sits at high elevation on the Altiplano, close to mountains and within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population18,023
- Nearest water from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
Laja: quick answers
Where is Laja?
Laja is in Bolivia, about 25 km16 miles in a straight line from La Paz.
How do you get to Laja?
The nearest airport is La Paz / El Alto (LPB), about 55 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Laja?
The warmest month is November, averaging 10°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is January, with about 162 mm6.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Laja?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Laja?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Pedro de Tiquina, Guaqui and Pucarani.