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Transportation Information
La Paz, like any other tourist destination offers a wide verity of transportation for the visitor. Here are just a few on the many options.
Getting here
Airlines servicing La Paz:
Flying to La Paz is as easy as flying to any US city. With your passport in hand, visas are easily acquired while in flight. Going thru customs is a snap and even if you're the last person off you'll be thru in 20 minutes.
Return flights are just as easy except you won't want to go.
Alaska Airlines 1 800 252-7522 www.alaskaair.com |
Delta Airlines 1 800 221-1212 www.delta.com |
Aero Mexico 1 800 237-6639 www.aeromexico.com |
Avolar (from TJ) 1 877 528-6527 www.avolar.com |
Aero California (from TJ) 1 800 234-6225 www.aerocalifornia.com |
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Airport
Airport: La Paz [General Manuel M. de Leon]
Name: General Manuel Marquez De Leon Intl
Country: Mexico
Elevation: 89 Feet / 27 Meters
IATA: LAP
ICAO: MMLP
Latitude: 24°4' 21" N
Longitude: 110°21' 44" W
Runway 1 Length: 8202 Feet
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Airport to hotel:
Taxis, shuttles and vans are readily available from the airport to your hotel but can be pricy. Prices are preset and at the time of this writing were $12.50 per person so an airport taxi with four people can run $50.
It is best to arrange airport transfers thru your travel agent or hotel prior to arriving.
As always, settle on a price before entering the taxi or shuttle.
Return trip taxes run about $20 USD for 1 to 4 people.
In town transportation:
Taxies are readily available throughout town and prices are very reasonable, usually $5/$10 for just about anywhere but once again, agree on price "before" entering taxi and be clear that it is not a per person price.
Local Taxi Location & Ph No's.
Degollado S/N Tel: (612) 122-0164
GMO. Prieto y Bravo Tel: (612) 122-0156
Revolucion y Degollado Tel: (612) 122-0857
Rosales S/N Tel: (612) 122-0455
Abasolo y Sonora Tel: (612) 123-2044
Bravo y M. Rubio Tel: (612) 122-0060
16 de Septiembre y 21 de Agosta Tel: (612) 122-0308
B. Dominguez y 5 de Mayo Tel:: (612) 122-0770
Serban y 5 de Mayo Tel:: (612) 122-1470
16 de Septiembre y Revolucion Tel:: (612) 122-0790
Buses
AGUILA Tel: (612) 122-4270
SUCURSAL MALECÓN Tel: (612) 122-7898
Car Rentals:
For the more adventurous renting a car is a great option.
Below is a list of the local rental agencies. Cars can be reserved prior to your visit thru your travel agent or directly with the stateside office.
Note: Prior to handing you the keys there will be an inspection of the car that you will be asked to witness. It is crucial that if you see damage, regardless of how small that the agent does not note that you point it out and have it noted as there will e a return inspecttion also.
Local agencies:
ALAMO Álvaro Obregón # 942-A Tel: (612) 122-6262 |
AUTOS BAJA CALIFORNIA Tel: (612) 125-7662 |
AVIS Av. Alvaro Obregon Tel: (612)-122-2651 |
AVIS LA PAZ AIRPORT Manuel Marquez Intl Airport Tel: (612)-124-6312 |
BUDGET ALBARO OBREGN 1775 Tel: (612) 123-1919 |
BUDGET, LA PAZ INT'L APT LA PAZ 23000 MX Tel: (612) 123-1919 |
DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR AV. ALVARO OBREGON Tel: (612) 122-6040 |
HERTZ Alvaro Obregon 2130-D Tel: (612) 122-0919 |
HERTZ, LA PAZ INT'L APT Apto Intl La Paz Tel: (612) 124-6330 |
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL Ave. Alvaro Obregon Tel: (612) 125-6585 |
THRIFTY CAR RENTAL ALVARO OBREGON # 230 Tel: (612) 125-9696 |
THRIFTY LA PAZ AIRPORT IN TERMINAL Tel: (612) 124-6365 |
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