# LPB — La Paz (El Alto International)

> LPB (El Alto International) is the main international airport serving La Paz, Bolivia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/lpb-la-paz

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Pre-arranged hotel pickup or radio-taxi call
- **Typical fare:** BOB 80–120
- **Journey time:** 30–50 min (descent)
- **Pickup point:** Curb outside Arrivals
- **Key warning:** Move slowly — altitude sickness hits fast. Do not carry heavy bags to the taxi.
- **Fare reality (LPB → central La Paz):** expected BOB 80–120 · concerning BOB 200+ · likely scam USD 30 flat quote
- **Overall risk:** medium — Highest international airport in the world (4,061 m). Take it slow. Airport taxis quote 2–3× fair rate.
- **Last updated:** July 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of LPB, ranked

1. **Hotel pickup** _(recommended)_ — cost BOB 120–180, journey 30–50 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed; Driver helps with altitude
   - Cons: Costs more
2. **Radio taxi** — cost BOB 80–120, journey 30–50 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated; Fair pricing
   - Cons: Call ahead or use kiosk
3. **Teleferico + walk** — cost BOB 5, journey 45–60 min, wait Frequent, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Ultra cheap; Scenic descent
   - Cons: Not practical with luggage

## First 30 minutes after landing at LPB

1. Move slowly — you're at 4,061 m
2. Withdraw BOB at ATM (small notes)
3. Book pre-arranged pickup or call a radio taxi
4. Refuse curbside touts
5. Sip water on the descent to La Paz proper

## Common scams at LPB

- **Curb taxi altitude scam** (medium risk): Drivers exploit altitude-sick tourists with BOB 200+ quotes. _How to avoid:_ Radio taxi kiosk inside Arrivals or hotel pickup only.

## Payment warnings at LPB

- Cash BOB essential — card almost never accepted
- Refuse USD pricing

## Arrival checklist for LPB

- Small BOB notes
- Water for altitude
- Pre-arranged pickup or radio taxi

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Last updated: July 2026

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