Bolivia’s first prison

Bolivia’s first prison is an archaeological site in La Paz, Altiplano. Bolivia’s first prison is situated nearby to the museum Museo de la Coca, as well as near the shopping center Artensanias 147.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz and Casa Grande del Pueblo.

Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz

Church

Photo: Elemaki, CC BY 3.0.

The Basilica of San Francisco in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, is a Catholic church under the advocation of Francis of Assisi. It is located in the center of the city, in the square that bears its name, Plaza San Francisco. Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz is situated 130 metres northeast of Bolivia’s first prison.

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 450 metres east of Bolivia’s first prison.

Plaza San Francisco

Square

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Plaza San Francisco is a major urban plaza in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, and a frequent location for political gatherings and protests. It is located in front of the Basilica of San Francisco as well as the Lanza Market and the headquarters of the La Paz Factory Worker's Departmental Union Federation. Plaza San Francisco is situated 170 metres northeast of Bolivia’s first prison.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Paz and Calacoto.

La Paz

Photo: Renedenis, CC BY 3.0.

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 7 km southeast of Bolivia’s first prison.