Leg 95 SLCB - Cochamba (Bolivia) to SLLP - La Paz (Bolivia)
SLCB - Airport Info
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ICAO code: SLCB
Airport name: J Wilstermann Airport
Location: Cochamba
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Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
Cochamba Info
In 1542 a group of Spanish colonizers settled in the Kjocha-Pampa valley. Ten years later, on August 2nd, 1571, by orders of viceroy Toledo the new city was founded under the name of Villa de Oropeza in honor of the viceroy whose title was Count of Oropeza. Three years later, on January 1st, 1574 the nominal foundation was made by Sebastián Barba de Padilla under orders of viceroy Toledo too. The new city was established along the shores of the Rocha river. From the early days of its existence, the valley showed hints of its natural wealth. At the height of Potosí's silver boom, thanks to its wheat and corn production as well as its cattle abundance, the valley became the source of food for the miners in Potosí as well as for other nearby regions. When Potosí's boom declined in the early 18th century, so did the demand for Cochabamba's products. By the mid-19th century, however, the economic crisis faded away and the city gained back its position as the nation's granary. Currently, Cochabamba is a progressive and economically active city.
Cochabamba lies in a fertile valley at 2,558 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Tunari hill, the Alalay lagoon and the San Sebastian hill. Its weather is mild and pleasant. It is considered the best in the whole country, with warm-sunny days and cool nights. the average temperature in winter is about 17C (61 Fahrenheit). In summer the average temperature is 26 C (78 Fahrenheit). By November 1996, according to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) Cochabamba had 482,857 inhabitants.
El Cristo de la Concordia: Immense statute of Jesus Christ. Higher than the Cristo del Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. A great overviews of the city is offered from the top of the monument.
La Coronilla: This hill depicts a monument dedicated to courageous women who defended the city from the Spanish forces in 1812, during the struggles for independence.
Palacio Portales: Located in the zone of Queru-Queru this building, provides evidence of the great wealth of tin baron.
SLLP - Airport Info
ICAO code: SLLP
Airport name: El Alto Intl. Airport
Location: La Paz
Useful information
Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
La Paz Info
La Paz (Bolivia), city in western Bolivia, located on the La Paz River. La Paz is Bolivia's largest city, as well as the country's administrative capital and the capital of La Paz Department. The city sits amid the Andes Mountains and is about 3625 m (about 11,900 ft) above sea level, making it the highest large city in the world. La Paz is linked by railroads and highways to cities in Peru and Argentina and to Arica, Chile, the nearest port on the Pacific Ocean. It also has an international airport. Although Bolivia is rich in silver, copper, and lead, La Paz is not heavily industrialized because of limited power resources. The principal industries process food and manufacture textiles, clothing, shoes, and chemicals. The city is the principal export center for the mineral resources of Bolivia. Although Sucre is the official capital of Bolivia, La Paz has been the actual center of government since 1898. With the exception of the national Supreme Court, all government functions are centered in La Paz. It is also the site of the University of San Andrés (1830), the Catholic Bolivian University (1966), the National Museum, the presidential and legislative palaces, and a cathedral (completed in 1933) with a capacity of 12,000. La Paz was founded by the Spanish in 1548. It flourished because of its strategic location on the trade route between the Bolivian silver mines and the ocean. From 1809 to 1824, the city was headquarters for the revolutionary movement against Spanish rule. Population (2000 estimate) 1,004,440.