Obrajes

Obrajes is a suburb in La Paz, Altiplano and has an elevation of 3,486 metres. Obrajes is situated nearby to the neighborhood Zona Santa Cecilia, as well as near Taypijahuira.

Type: Suburb
Description: Bolivian neighborhood
Also known as: “Villa de la Alianza” and “Villa Obrajes”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Estadio Hernando Siles and St Ignatius College, La Paz.

Estadio Hernando Siles

Stadium

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Hernando Siles Stadium, also known as Estadio Olímpico La Paz, is a multi-purpose stadium in La Paz, Bolivia. It is the country's largest stadium, with a capacity of 41,143 seats. Estadio Hernando Siles is situated 3½ km northwest of Obrajes.

St Ignatius College, La Paz

School

St Ignatius College, is a private Catholic primary and secondary school, located in La Paz, seat of government of Bolivia. The co-educational school was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1963.

Plaza Abaroa

Square

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Plaza Abaroa is a public space, named in honor of Eduardo Abaroa the Bolivian hero who fought in the War of the Pacific. It is located in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, in the Sopocachi area, among 20 de Octubre, Sánchez Lima, Pedro Salazar & Belisario Salinas streets. Plaza Abaroa is situated 2½ km northwest of Obrajes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Calacoto and La Paz.

Calacoto

Suburb

Calacoto or Qalaqutu is a neighborhood in La Paz Municipality, Bolivia. It is located in the southern part of the city and is considered one of the largest residential zones due to the cost of the houses and the services available. Calacoto is situated 3 km southeast of Obrajes.