Palacio Quemado
Palacio Quemado is a presidential palace and building of public administration located in La Paz, Bolivia. Completed in 1853, the structure is a national monument of Bolivia designed by architect José María Núñez del Prado. It is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The climate in La Paz features consistent temperatures throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 12 °C to 14 °C and lows dropping as low as -2 °C in July. The months from May through August are the driest, with as few as 2 rainy days per month, making them a practical time for visiting. In contrast, the period from December through March experiences significant rainfall, with up to 238 mm falling on about 20 days in January.
El Alto International Airport is the nearest facility, situated 6 km from the site. The palace is located 416 km from Sucre. Nearby points of interest include San Pedro prison at 0.8 km and The Witches' Market at 1.7 km. For longer excursions, Valle de las Ánimas is 12.8 km away, the Yungas Road is 20.4 km away, and Huayna Potosí is 26.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 14 °C. The wettest is January, with about 238 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 238 | 176 | 133 | 71 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 39 | 59 | 84 | 95 | 160 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
