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Post Report of the Day

La Paz, Bolivia

Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?

There is an amazing cable car system but the closest station is a little far from where folks in Zona Sur live. Taxis are cheap but low quality and not always reliable. No ride sharing...

Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?

Yes, the altitude. This is the highest capital in the world. It affects people in different ways and there is no way to tell until you actually arrive. And you never know if your spouse...