Life at the World’s Highest Capital La Paz
Residents of La Paz Bolivia live at 12000 to 13000 feet where air is thin. Alcoholic drinks hit harder, sleep is scarce, and weight shifts for men and women. Jetliners race down a long runway at the elevated International Airport asada beef cooks over outdoor fires.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Altitude Wonders At La Paz And Surroundings
The article describes La Paz altitude feats and effects on residents and visitors. It notes 17 000 foot elite golfers and air adapted lungs, a high altitude lake Titicaca and ski runs with oxygen tanks. It cites Dr Damm and a U S Embassy bulletin saying most people suffer mild lack of oxygen symptoms on arrival but adjust to lead normal lives.
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la Paz
Lake Titicaca
Mt. Chacaltaya
Robert Damm
U. S
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