On the southeast edge of La Paz, just where Calle Ocampo ends, a rocky trail winds up to the top of Cerro Atravesado. The path is marked by 12 large crosses and during Semana Santa (Holy Week at the end of Lent) members of a church on Calle Degollado make a pilgrimage to the cross. Our walk to the top was rewarded by one of the most spectacular views in and of La Paz. You can see 360 degrees, northwest to the bay and the Mogote; east to valleys of what were once desert, now being claimed by urban expansion...the streets still packed dirt, with few services (water, lights, etc) evident; southeast to the hills with ranch-land...at the base of the hills, semi-trailer trucks ply the highway that circumvents the city (libramente La Paz) and connects the airport with the commercial port (Pichilingue); and southwest to dusty stretches enroute to Los Cabos. Click on the photo to enlarge it.
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What a wonderful view of La Paz and quite a crowd there to enjoy it. So glad that you are having a good time1
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