The Seven Main Districts of La Paz

La Paz real estate is a must see for any investor or persons interested in the business of property. Located in beautiful Bolivia, La Paz is a city made up of seven main districts or "Macro Districtos" as they are called in Spanish. The Seven main districts of La Paz are further divided into 21 smaller districts that are sometimes referred to as zones. The seven main districts are Cotahuna, Max Paredes, Periferica, San Antonio, Districto Sur (meaning South District), Mallasa and Distrito Centro. Mallasa and San Antonio are the smallest districts in terms of numbers with seven zones each.

La Paz real estate varies from one district to the next. Some areas are better suited to commercial real estate while others are great for buying, renting and selling homes. The Southern District for example is home to the most wealthy businesses and neighborhoods in La Paz. This is due in large part to the area's economic boom. As such, there are several options concerning prime lands and businesses. The kind of La Paz real estate for sale in the Southern District is therefore well suited to persons or investors who would like to see beneficial returns on their property.

On the other hand, La Paz real estate for sale in the Casco Viejo and Centro zones of the seventh district "Districto Centro" (Central District) are owned largely by government entities and commercial entities such as banks, for example. Here you will also find museums, major avenues and other historic buildings. The Central Bank of Bolivia is also found in Casco Viejo.

For those realtors who wish to invest in small- or medium-sized enterprises such as small shops, the San Pedro zone in the Cotahuma district is the perfect place to make such an investment. Purchasing property to start a business in the areas of printing or auto maintenance and repairs will prove a profitable venture in this area as it is well known for these kinds of industries.

For those persons interested in residential La Paz real estate for sale, the best options may be found in the Sopocachi neighborhood. Sopocachi like San Pedro is found in Cotahuma and is one of the oldest and most popular residential neighborhoods in the city. Located approximately 10 minutes from the city center, this is a good option for those wanting to own a home.