Plaza Abaroa

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.

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Type: Square
Also known as: “Plaza Eduardo Abaroa Hidalgo” and “Plaza Eduardo Avaroa Hidalgo”
Address: La Paz

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Estadio Hernando Siles and Spain Square.

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 1¼ km north of Plaza Abaroa.

Spain Square

Square

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Spain Square is situated 450 metres southwest of Plaza Abaroa.

Casa Grande del Pueblo

Public building

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The Casa Grande del Pueblo is the Bolivian presidential residence that replaced the Palacio Quemado in 2018. It is a 30 story tower. Inaugurated on 9 August 2018 during the presidency of Evo Morales as the official residence of the President of Bolivia, the interim government of Jeanine Áñez reverted to occupying the Palacio Quemado from 2019 to 2020. Casa Grande del Pueblo is situated 1½ km northwest of Plaza Abaroa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Paz and Calacoto.

La Paz

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La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, while Sucre is the constitutional capital and the seat of the Supreme Court.

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 6 km southeast of Plaza Abaroa.