World's Highest Capital: La Paz, Bolivia | Extreme Cities | Free Documentary

La Paz: The Highest Capital in the World
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Surrounded by 5000 meter peaks, the city has always fought against nature to develop.
Living at such an altitude is a permanent challenge to the human body.
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[@FreeDocumentary]

Coming in for a landing at the airport, the pilot warns us of altitude sickness and offers quite a few tips in case you feel dizzy and lightheaded. That’s La Paz. 5000 m or 16,500 fr above sea level. Extreme city. And pretty wonderful.

[@thank_you2933]

Your documentary is from year 2004 or 2005, isn't it? Today, 2024 El Alto is very modern.

[@thank_you2933]

This documentary is from 2005. Today, 2024, El Alto is a vibrant modern city and much larger than La Paz. La Paz is also modern, with the longest cable car lines in the world 🌍

[@nelsonfranzzentenosaico8200]

Estoy de acuerdo esto es de hace 15 años atras porque no están los teleféricos.

[@Buberino]

That's pretty cool thank you

[@thank_you2933]

@PrinceMishkin-qd1cp Calla Hispanic de eme. I've seen with my eyes, it is not like a European city but it's improving fast.

[@pleasegetajob]

i appreciate this update! gracias ❤

[@videoseliminadosdelsrred6963]

​@PrinceMishkin-qd1cpsi pero ya hay más progreso y menos ladrillo, los Cholets más lujosos de Bolivia están en El Alto y por lo general es una ciudad tranquila aún teniendo a la ceja, en cambio La Paz sigue viendo mucho ladrillo por que a diferencia de El Alto, la gente de La Paz son casi como los cambas, todos flojos y muy corrompidos, en La Paz existen al día muchos accidentes terribles por su mala forma de conducir, sus calles pequeñas y que hablar cuando llueve y se inunda todo, en cambio en El Alto no pasa eso...

[@adriansanchez281]

I want to visit La Paz and El Alto but im afraid of the altitude

[@ignoblesurfer6281]

El Alto was founded as some kind of spiritual retreat? I thought it was just overspill in a railway yard as people flocked to the cities for work. You live and learn!

[@heartsofiron4ever]

As a German, I've been to many places, but none as memorable as Bolivia, especially La Paz in 2004. That city still has my heart, and i'm excited to go there again this year in a few months, 20 years later.

[@markmaze348]

I was born in LA Paz in 1974.. by parents that where missionaries.. my dad had his own tv show called solo pada ninos. And was the only American to be able to talk about God in the army bases... if any one remembers John maze.. give me a shout out.. he died in a moped accident 12 years ago.. was just curious if anyone remembered him. I went to the American co op school in LA paz.. this video brought back so many memories.. well done documentary...

[@marzbitenhaussen]

this doc is depicting life in La Paz around 2001-2003

[@svjnico]

I’m from Houston and when I get bored I just scroll all over google maps and just watch a documentary on life some place else. Makes me feel really grateful having the basic needs people don’t half elsewhere .

[@JoseOrozco-kx5tw]

Yo también hago lo mismo.

[@FlyingBirds44]

You are from Houston and you said you get bored 🙄🙄

[@vramiro87]

I live in La Paz and you really should feel grateful to live in the USA. You have a lot of opportunities and access to different options of living. Most of all, you can travel within your country or go to whatever place you want to across the whole continent. The reason is simple, all Latin American economy relies on dollars and I guess that you have plenty. However, not everything is sad and black in my country. We live happiness differently and the only way to learn that is by coming over here. If you come here, take a lot of care cause people here are not naive. Wish you the best.

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

Yeah that’s better than smoking crack bro.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

I really enjoyed this documentary, thank you. Learned a lot about La Paz and the Bolivians who live there.

[@thank_you2933]

This is from 2005. Today La Paz and El Alto are modern cities

[@anso5833]

I love watching free documentaries about Bolivia. It gets me in touch with my culture, and seeing these cities bring back memories from when I was young and visited the country. I've only been able to go twice because it is so expensive, but through these documentaries I learn more about the country and places I definitely want to visit in the future!

[@GuiLOST-lz8su]

Expensive? Bolivia is one most poor COUNTRIES in all America where y from Europe? Expensive can be plane flights

[@anso5833]

@@GuiLOST-lz8su Obviously I'm talking about the flight process, I have to take 3 seperate planes. I'm aware that it's a poor country, I've literally been there and I'm half Bolivian 💀

[@antauro9807]

O sea no conoces tu así y otros te lo muestran😢😢😢😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊

[@gregrussell7821]

Going in three weeks on skimp budget. Where u think a good place to stay for a few days?

[@anso5833]

@@gregrussell7821 Hi, I'm not really sure about the budgeting because I went when I was young, so it was paid for by my parents. I think Santa Cruz is probably more expensive because it is a bigger and more modern city. I went to Arampampa, a city up in the mountains. It isn't expensive there and there is beautiful nature, but there is a lot of poverty there so as a child coming from a Western country it was a very big culture shock. There weren't any hotels available, so we had to sleep with 6 in one bedroom. I don't know if this place is recommended for tourists either since I was told it could get dangerous, but I definitely recommend visiting a city up in the mountains with a native or tour guide because the you have to see the scenery there. I also went to Cochabamba, it's a very big city and there's lots to do there, I think this is maybe in the middle range. Not as expensive as Santa Cruz, but more expensive than Arampampa or any city high up in the mountains for that matter. I suggest you maybe look up more information on this topic, but these are some suggestions. Bolivia is a very beautiful country and I'm happy you get to visit it, definitely try to learn some basic Spanish if you haven't already, I'm sure the Bolivians will love it!

[@FloydfanFirst]

I clicked on this because I love learning about the rest of this big old rock we live on, especially extreme places like this, about as far removed from little old Adelaide as it gets 😃 but whoever made the decision to colour the subtitles the way they have should be sacked immediately! Honestly they fade into the picture waaaay to badly for this interested Aussie to focus and try and read along with. Sorry guys but I'm missing a good half of everything these fascinating locals are saying and I've had to click off watch something else not 10 minutes into it... Such a shame cos it looks like a wild place to life 😮😮

[@FreeDocumentary]

sorry about that. There’s always a discussion about which color is best for subtitles. Some say yellow some say white. We’ll try to improve this - thanks for your input

[@railfan_neon]

you're right.. it's so hard to read those subtitles😢

[@Ced-So]

Ghost Recon Wildlands map ❤️

[@vilmaag4731]

Descripción precisa. Me encantó recordar. Realicen la segunda versión hoy contamos con teleférico LA Paz desarrollo 🎉

[@fresagrus4490]

I have been there. One of the coolest trips I ever made. Don't be scared by altitude sickness. It is very different from person to person and I felt next to nothing. The coca tea helps a lot

[@jonnyqwst]

From la paz to ruruabacce and back up again no altitude sickness

[@thank_you2933]

@@jonnyqwst did you like rurrenabaque? I'm thinking of going but not sure 😊

[@jonnyqwst]

@@thank_you2933 it was cool. The animals of the pampas are compressed against the river. Friendly pink dolphins swim around you.

[@edgardramirez3438]

La ciudad de Sucre que es la capital de Bolivia, y la ciudad de La Paz que es la capital del departamento homónimo y de la sede gubernamental en Bolivia.-

[@cultureclique2173]

I traveled and backpacked across Bolivia and la Paz last year, one of the ugliest cities I have ever seen, beautiful people and the gap between the haves and the have nots is so big, it’s hurtful to watch!

[@tahiranawaz2987]

How strange it is to build a city without understanding the climate and weather conditions, This centuries old planet , the Earth, has given us much information about itself through its various seasons and catastrophic climatic cycles. Development planning should be so insensitive, it's unbelievable! We can only pray for all those who became the victims of high altitudes and extreme weather calamities.

[@scottgordon8902]

Free Doc is one of the best channels on KZbin! Somewhere on Earth is the best series on the internet hands down.. always look forward to a new doc from you guys

[@splitman1129]

I love white subtitles that blend in with almost every second of the documentary. this is the level of professionalism that the FD channels bring.

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

i find it rude they dont speak a language i know lol jk

[@ungrateful-66]

Compared to many South American cities, this place looks like a diamond in the rough.

[@loboar2808]

in what sense?

[@koiue.g8709]

😂😂yeah right

[@loboar2808]

I estimate it is due to mining

[@You_are_not_normal]

If I wanted to read I’d get out my book….

[@meesalikeu]

the newer hills neighborhoods need to take a closer look at valparaiso, chile for a transportation solution. at least a partial solution. the landslides look worse to deal with in la paz though. the modern, colorful ayamara architecture style in el alto is awesome too.

[@nardaone]

La Paz is the seat of government and de facto capital of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The capital is SUCRE.

[@diegore22]

La Paz isn’t Bolivia’s capital. It’s Sucre

[@sallyangus9444]

To me La Paz is a beautiful city, no crimes the people wonderful, the teleferico the streets, I love Bolivia❤❤❤❤❤

[@myungsoonhwang9896]

Please I want to be forgiven for the man carrying the furniture on his back!!!!!!! Looks so so hard!!!!😢

[@anthonydavid5121]

Just WHO thought it would be a good idea to build a large city at 12,000 feet elevation? Insane!

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

Still better than building a dense community around Mt. Vesuvius, which is an active volcano that could erupt anytime

[@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx]

2000m is considered high and some people might need to adjust on the oxygen, now 4000m la paz's a totally different animal

[@thefatkid604]

I really enjoyed this documentary, thank you. Learned a lot about La Paz and the Bolivians who live there.

[@shoppingatthevalley]

Bolivia is a beautiful place. I do wish that Documentaries were also made in other areas or neighborhoods such as Achumani, or Calacoto. It would be amazing to see different areas of La Paz and not just El Centro. Around the world people think that Bolivia looks only like what you just saw in this video but that is not the case. Please look up other areas in Bolivia to truly see its other beautiful areas. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@tuclance]

Ive been to bolivia on some specops mission taking down the Santablanca cartel. Its was one hell of a adventure.

[@jontalbot1]

I know very little about Bolivia so this piqued my interest. Makes me think l would like to visit

[@jojowonton8411]

me personally im frrom bolivia. but not la paz. altitude is not bad and is normal

[@albatorlagadec4277]

Sucre is the capital of Bolivia and there is only one per country!!!!

[@conanobrian8580]

1:09 dramatic guy has trouble breathing. Also dramatic guy giving interview while also having trouble breathing. HI KAREN

[@peterscheer3295]

very well done and informative.. Much respect to the Bolivians and especailly the residents of El Alto

[@sagnikmukherjee3412]

Totally hooked to the content ❤

[@rickycarlos2774]

Too much advertisement, every five minutes two ads. KZbin is too much

[@linzixuan29]

16500 ft ? That's insane . U need oxygen . Pilots during a decompression needs to lower to 10000 ft and U guys are at 16.5k ft ? Geez

[@wei00012]

Olympus

[@vilmaag4731]

El Alto tiene un circuito de locales cholets por Villa Adela, transporte de teleféricos norte ciudad de La Paz vistas únicas, tenemos a María Galindo un arte en vida, también hubo problemas de deslizamientos y riadas. La Paz es única .

[@DD-ih7wn]

Tough life for those residents. May you all be blessed and happy. ✌🏻🙏🏻💪🏻

[@thank_you2933]

This documentary is from 2005. Today you would not recognise la Paz and El Alto.

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

No wonder Bolivian teams have a insane home turf advantage in Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana every year. 😭😭😭

[@BETOETE]

excellent and moving doc very up to my taste of South America and the world (OrlandoFlorida).

[@James-q1d1o]

Bolivia: world capital of lithium

[@TheExplorer-TE23]

La Paz is not a Capital City, but it is beautiful.

[@willlaw1672]

Came here from watching the la Paz prison on the world's most dangerous prisons documentary

[@pierrecoiffeur739]

Extremely interesting documentary: i would like to fly to Bolivia right away.

[@siryogi1563]

I was born in LaPaz but raised in Denver. I hate it here, I’d rather die in my home land.

[@JesusOrtiz-bl7om]

So what’s stopping you?

[@dudi.official]

First time i know this place from reality show IRT Deadliest road,

[@claudiavaldes2578]

La Paz is beautiful despite what anyone says to the contrary. Its history is long and runs deep intermingled with so many contributing factors that for better or for worse, and not always of their own making have made its people who they are.

[@davidpaul6615]

Interesting but hard too watch while reading nonstop sub titles

[@brianalejandro9620]

Ahora en pleno 2024 La Paz es mucho más grande y hermosa que hace casi 20 años La Paz 🇧🇴 es el centro político del país La Paz es el orgullo nacional

[@ma.purisimalamprea8987]

I search and subscribe La Paz Bolivia, because my Great2 Grandfather is from Lapaz, Bolivia. He is a Soldier during World War ll.

[@frankmorgan2772]

Footbll: So, IF Brazilians and Argentinians don't want to go and play in high La PAz, they could play in Santa Cruz de La Sierra, low city near the Brazilian borders, ok for them and much better for the Bolivians !!

[@antauro9807]

Bolivia no cambia sigue igual ..anarquia y p obrezs por sus gobernantes

[@TelmaFrege]

5:40: many don’t finish building their houses because in Bolivia buildings under construction are not subject to taxes, so people deliberately leave their homes half done to avoid taxes. That’s why it’s a common sight all over the country. It’s surprising that the lady in minute 7:00 says the city didn’t finish the projects to stabilize the soil: where does she think the money for such projects comes from? The taxes she likely never paid.

[@ecloete]

Seeing the views pile up as I watch.. 😮❤

[@borisloncar3011]

From the geography subject I studied in elementary school, I learned about Bolivia and I heard that bočovia has gold. Bolivia is called the poor man sitting on the golden chair.

[@PauloHenrique-vh5nd]

I intend to go next year to la paz

[@ma.purisimalamprea8987]

His son Simplicio Sanchez, is my Grandfather. He is also a Soldier. But they are all in heaven🙏🙏

[@ivopires5116]

great documentaries! same level as DISCOVERY Channel. And, I can watch them what time i want. no schedule. keep goin with the good work!!

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

I thought people in Bolivia never finished their houses because you don't have to pay property taxes while a building is under construction?

[@thank_you2933]

I think you are right. This documentary is from 2005. Today you would not recognise La Paz and El Alto, maybe you would, these cities are larger and more modern as the documentary depicts them.

[@Legume666]

Que vergonha pros brasileiros não querem ir pra La Paz....

[@chadchaddingtonflexington8415]

7:22 Jim Lahey

[@michaelciccone2194]

Boring......too many repetitive screenshots and rehash of a rehash

[@ma.purisimalamprea8987]

I forgot his first name. But the family name is Sanchez.

[@elalfer5000]

the capital of Bolivia, is Sucre... art 6 in the constitution...

[@SérgioRobertoCostaPereiraCosta]

Isto è no planeta inteiro não é previlegio da bolivia sergio sao luis brasil

[@alexferrari8413]

The little kid yelling Papa Papa every like ten minutes was very annoying

[@musiquito2010]

Capital of Bolivia es SUCRE not La Paz

[@Typhoon0112]

Beautiful city.

[@thomasbirende754]

Happy new year everyone my likes number one on the comments ❤❤❤

[@syafiqyusryoo267]

Highest stadium in the world

[@farner01]

I can understand the Bolivian language.

[@bradelliot1027]

great documentary...thank you!!!

[@sachinsharma2609]

Absolutely zero information if you go by this documentary for Bolivia. La Paz now such a big city with so many modern high rises.

[@lioneldemun6033]

This documentary illustrates the unlimited adaptability of human beings , able to survive at high altitudes, high latitudes, in the desert, in the jungle, underground, on the sea,in space ( international space station, and soon the Moon ). That's the reason why I find the narrative of the " doom and gloom" crowd ( Greta Thunberg ) false and ridiculous.

[@baro6217]

this is like early 2000

[@thank_you2933]

2004 or 2005, I think it is.

[@claudiavaldes2578]

Maybe as late as 2007

[@MM-tj3ko]

I just wish that @FreeDocumentary put in the description when the documentary is being made or first aired. Just to get a reference of the time period that I'm watching.

[@yakxattack]

Footage looks old and outdated, yet narrator seems to try to put it all in the present tense by mentioning lithium batteries demand for Electric Vehicles and such. Doesn’t make much sense.

[@tiquisito21]

THIS IS FROM 20 YEARS AGO!!!!!!!

[@vanialima9846]

You should indicate that this documentary is from 20 years ago and therefore much of what you indicate is no longer the case, and almost everything you show is no longer the case.

[@gerardalfil]

Breathtaking

[@Coastermania15]

Omg remember my brother telling me about like the altitude sickness that he got while he was there and like he had constant headaches for like two months because he was on a mission there and yeah, he said it was the worst two months of his life headaches but he loved it and he says he misses the people

[@underflo43tky]

I didnt have any altitude sickness there but my knee hurt for some reason. I believe due to the altitude.

[@michaelciccone2194]

Enough of the long stories

[@michaelciccone2194]

Enough of the long stories

[@marcobrasilgv]

I am glad I have watch this documentary, La Paz was on my list of places do go, not anymore.

[@PedroLopez-cs1st]

La altitud no mata, ni hace dano.... Lo mas gracioso del documental jaja

[@alejandrojr.albarracin4432]

Nice people😊😊😊😊

[@theazul15]

minuto 44:20 - 44:50

[@noduh736]

Have they not heard of bikes or motorcycles yet I didn't see a single one

[@AlanGarcia-tt6vb]

7:16 officeworkers😂😂😂😂

[@cdracing]

SO WHAT. I GOT WEED. 😮

[@hervecote7355]

1 MILLION DE LAC AU QUÉBEC,,,,,,

[@AnaCeciFrutos]

I speak Spanish, why am I reading the subtitles?

[@prabhushankar8520]

Good 👍😊

[@muhamadsyafiq8887]

Been here in 2022. Very beautiful city😊

[@angelangel7314]

Beautiful just beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks to the channel

[@jodo7814]

Drowning at the top of a mountain is the epitome of natural selection.