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How to get fromLa Paz to Cotapataby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Paz to Cotapata by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Taipiplaya

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Taipiplayabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Taipiplaya to Cotapatataxi taxi
    9h 27m

  2. Drive  223.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Paz to Cotapatacar car 223.4 km
    5h 40m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Caranavibus bus La Paz
    2. Take the taxi from Caranavi to Cotapatataxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $58–68

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Paz to Cotapatataxi taxi 223.4 km
    5h 40m
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Cotapata, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Cotapata. However, you can take the bus to Taipiplaya then take the taxi to Cotapata. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Caranavi then take the taxi to Cotapata.

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