We wandered its streets, seeking out the characters living amidst its crumbling, aged walls. Over the course of an unexpectedly long stay in the city (more on that later), we grew to appreciate the rhythms, the sounds and the unquestionable heart of Bolivia's third-largest city. And we were guilty of believing it of expecting La Paz (which is NOT the capital) to be no more than just another bus connection and hotel room destination before we left for somewhere better. Such a misconception, and ungenerous description, is common on the South American traveller circuit. Something to be seen, ticked off the list and exited as quickly as possible For travellers who have already experienced the serenity of Lake Titicaca, or the otherwordly landscapes of Uyuni's Salt Flats, La Paz and its chaotically congested traffic and bewildering layout, may feel like just another city.
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