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Sopocachi
Barrio
Aerial view of Sopocachi
Aerial view of Sopocachi
Country Bolivia
Municipality La Paz
Time zone UTC-4 (BOT)

Sopocachi is a cool neighborhood in La Paz, Bolivia. It started a long time ago, during the time when Bolivia became a republic. Today, Sopocachi is known for its artistic and creative vibe.

It's right in the middle of the city. Sopocachi is part of the Cotahuma area. Many families live here, making it one of the biggest residential spots, like Calacoto. Some of the city's tallest buildings are also found here.

You can visit important squares like Plaza Abaroa and Plaza España. There's also a big hill called Montículo with amazing views. The buildings in Sopocachi mix old styles from the 1800s with modern designs.

At night, the area is full of life! There are many bars, pubs, and discos playing different kinds of music. You can also find Montículo Park here. From the park, you can see the beautiful Illimani Mountain and great views of the city. A special carved stone gate, built in the 1770s, marks the park's entrance.

Sopocachi is connected to other neighborhoods. To the east, it links with San Jorge. To the west, it connects with Cristo Rey. In the north, it leads to Downtown La Paz. People living in Sopocachi often come from different backgrounds, including many families with good jobs. San Jorge also has one of the biggest movie theaters in the city, called Multicine.

Arts and Culture in Sopocachi

Sopocachi is a hub for arts and music. It is home to the Academy of Fine Arts (Academia de Bellas Artes). This is where many young artists learn and grow.

You can also find the National Conservatory of Music (Conservatorio Nacional de Música) here. It was founded in 1907. This school helps students become talented musicians.

Exploring El Montículo Park

El Montículo is a famous hill and park in Sopocachi. It's a great place to relax and enjoy nature. The park offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding mountains.

Many people visit El Montículo to take photos or just to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The old stone gate at its entrance tells a story of the past, being over 250 years old!

Old photos of Sopocachi
  • Vista aérea de un parque infantil rodeado de casas.

    The children's playground in a square in the area of Tembladerani, Sopocachi, 1948.

  • Edificios y casas con las montañas de fondo

    Aerial view of Sopocachi,1948.

  • Fuente con un hombre y dos caballos a cada uno de sus lados

    Artistic fountain in El Montículo Park, 1948.

  • 04 LERA Portada de la legación de España en la avenida Arce 1948

    Facade of the legation of Spain, on Avenida Arce, 1948.

  • Avenida con muchos árboles a los costados, 4 coches antiguos y un parque al principio con dos bancos para sentarse.

    Avenida Arce, 1948.

  • 06 LERA Las avenidas Arce y 6 de Agosto, con un sector de la ciudad, 1948

    Arce and 6 de Agosto avenues, with a section of the city, La Paz, Bolivia,1948.

  • 07 LERA Una casa residencial situada sobre la avenida Arce, 1948

    A residential house located on Avenida Arce, La Paz, Bolivia,1948.

  • 08 LERA Edificio del ministerio de Defensa, sobre la plaza Abaroa, 1948

    Building of the Ministry of Defense, on Abaroa Square, La Paz, Bolivia,1948.

  • 09 LERA El edificio ocupado por la legación de España, en la avenida Arce, 1948

    The building used by the legation of Spain, in Avenida Arce Avenue, La Paz, Bolivia,1948.

  • 10 LERA Una casa resiencial al final de la avenida Ecuador, 1948

    A residential house at the end of Avenida Arce,1948.

  • 11 LERA Una casa residencial en la zona de Sopocachi, 1948

    A residential house at the end of Avenida Arce, Plaza Isabel La Católica,1948.

See also

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