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Sorata (Aymara: ''Surat'a'') is a small town in the La Paz Department in the Bolivian Andes, northwest of the city of La Paz and east of Lake Titicaca. It is the seat of the Larecaja Province and the Sorata Municipality. At the time of census 2001 it had a population of 2,217. It is a somewhat popular weekend getaway and a relaxing base camp for a growing number of hikers. It includes several small hotels, including a converted Italian mansion.

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Sorata
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Sorata, Bolivia.jpg
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Panoramic view of Sorata
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Bolivia
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bottom
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Location within Bolivia
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Country
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25px Bolivia
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Department
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25px La Paz Department
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Province
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Larecaja Province
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Municipality
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Sorata Municipality
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Sorata Canton
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Imperial
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2029

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Population
2217
Elevation
2700
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Sorata, Bolivia.jpg
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Sorata (Aymara: ''Surat'a'') is a small town in the La Paz Department in the Bolivian Andes, northwest of the city of La Paz and east of Lake Titicaca. It is the seat of the Larecaja Province and the Sorata Municipality. At the time of census 2001 it had a population of 2,217. It is a somewhat popular weekend getaway and a relaxing base camp for a growing number of hikers. It includes several small hotels, including a converted Italian mansion.

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