'Americans in La Paz' Expat

Brad (63.176.159.97) -

I'm getting ready for a whirlwind tour of South America. Where are the places in La Paz that Americans hang out?

Comment #1 henry (63.176.159.8) -

I heard that Coyote Bar in La Paz was a nice hangout in South America.. that is only one of many places.. check out the nightlife there.. you might find it interesting.

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Comment #2 Samantha from Cali (63.176.159.43) -

I recently went on a trip La Paz.. I partied at the Coyote Bar! I had a really enjoyed my time there! The locals I met there were very interesting..

Comment #3 Randy (63.176.159.70) -

Is there an age requirement to get in? Also, is there a cover charge?

Comment #4 Geri (63.176.159.2) -

Any other recommended locations other than the Coyote Bar?

Comment #5 Yasmine (63.176.159.139) -

I am going to La Paz on vaction. I would like to meet up with other Americans. Anybody there or going there in summer of 2009?

Comment #6 Hilda (63.176.159.244) -

Here are some "BEST" in La Paz

Best Ice Cream and Popsicles "Paletas":

LA FUENTE right in front of the Tourist Pier

Best Chinese food:

EL NUEVO PEKÍN

Tel: (612) 125-0995

Fax: (612) 125-5335

Best Beach:

Playa Tecolote

Best International Restaurant:

Las Brisas Del Mar

Best Mexican Restaurant:

El Zarape, Located at Calle Mexico No 3450

entre Oaxaca y Nayarit.

Ask for Julia, Tel: (612) 122-2520

Best Coffee (for locals, not a fancy place):

Cafe Choya

Located at 16 de Septiembre after the store El Ferry in front of the Public Parking Lot.

Best Coffee and Desserts House (upscale):

Cafe Gourmet.

Located at 16 de Septiembre on the corner between La PazLapa and Dorians

Comment #7 Party People (63.176.159.30) -

Clubbing in La Paz:

* Mongo's, Hermanos Manchego 2444. Since 1995 has remained one of the most popular places for travellers with a good mix of locals. It's a lively atmosphere every night of the week at this gem of a place. Open from 6:00 PM till 3:30 AM. Serving the best in global cuisine, and well priced.

* Ram Jam Presbitero Medina 2124, near Plaza Avaroa , is another popular place, Less gringos than Mongos. Serves Saya beer from Adventurebrew hostel. Occasional live gigs. 0, 6 l beer 18 Bs. Saturday cover charge 10 Bs.

* Forum, Near Plaza Espana is a mostly Bolivian hangout though is La Paz's only proper disco venue. Upper class Bolivians frequent the establishment very dressed up. Worth a look if you're missing a big club with big pretensions.

* Gitanas, Zona Sur, Calle 8 de Calacoto, is a bar/club hangout for upper class youth of La Paz's South Zone.

Comment #8 Vivian (63.176.159.250) -

Might take a look at this web page. It´s full of facts and chats about expat life in Bolivia. Lots of good stuff. Enjoy.

• Expats in Bolivia

Comment #9 Chonna (63.176.159.45) -

Bar Hoppig is a good idea, but I suggest that you go deeper and experience La Paz more, I mean try exploring the city's historic spots..

Here are some of the top places to visit in La Paz:

1. Mercado de las Brujas

2. Plaza Murrillo

3. Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Paz

4. Presidential Palace

5. Casa de Pedro Domingo Murillo

6. Iglesia de San Francisco

7. Museo de Etnografía y Folklore

8. Valley of the Moon

9. Tiwanaku Archaeological Site

10. Museo del Charango

• gosouthamerica.about.com/od/bollapaz/tp/LaPaztodos.htm

Comment #10 Isaac (63.176.159.199) -

It seems La Paz is a destination many Americans like hang out in. If that is the case, I assume it would be easy spotting other Americans there, is it not?

If you have a couple of friends that have been there before, they might be able to offer enough and exhaustive advice like the amount of money you are likely to spend.

There are enough resources online too!

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