By rtwriders on Skatehive
We're usually not that much into big cities on our around the world traveling tours. However, every once in a while we pass a big city that we really enjoy. One of them is Bolivia's capital La Paz. La Paz sits at an impressive altitude of around 3650 meters (12000 ft) in the heart of the Andes. The city is built on steep slopes, surrounded by dramatic mountains, with the snow-covered peak of Illimani often visible in the distance. The thin air takes some getting used to, so we found ourselves moving a bit slower than usual and chewing coca leaves to help with the adjustment (it really helps a lot). It’s a unique feeling to be so high up while exploring a bustling capital. One of the most practical and enjoyable features of La Paz is the Mi Teleférico, the world’s longest urban cable car system. These colorful gondolas serve as regular public transport, carrying locals and visitors smoothly from one neighborhood to another high above the crowded streets. It’s an efficient way to get aro