It is hard to imagine descending from 5000 meters (17000 feet) to 2800 meters (10000 feet) in roughly an hour, except perhaps by air. Well, not only is it possible, but almost magical. And that is La Paz, Bolivia. From the closest peak of the Altiplano at 5500 meters (over 1700 ft), the view is incredible. Driving through – or skirting around – El Alto – the so-called flat city … [Read more...]