Destination:
La Paz

Home of the
Pearl of the World

Step 1:  Features of the City and Landscape
During this stage, you will be collecting information about the city of La Paz, the surrounding landscape, and the ocean.  The questions you will need to be able to answer for potential tourists include:
1. Where is La Paz located?
2. Describe the layout of the city of La Paz.
3. What types of houses and buildings can be found in the different parts of La Paz?
4. Are there any significant buildings?
5. Describe the landscape, and the ocean surrounding La Paz.
6. What is the climate like in La Paz?
7. What are the best times of year to visit La Paz?
To find the answers to these questions, search the links provided below.  (Be sure to keep a record of the sites where you find information you intend to use.)  A worksheet is available in Corel WordPerfect format to help you complete this step.  It includes space to answer all of the above questions.  To use the worksheet, click on the link below, and save the file into your computer account.  Then open the file in WordPerfect, and print it.  Once you have completed the worksheet, proceed to Step 2: The Indian Tribes of LaPaz.
Download the Worksheet for Step 1

Collecting Pictures For Your Presentation:
Don't forget to collect some pictures for your presentation.  Create a folder called "IMAGES" on your computer account.  When you find a picture that you would like to use, click on the image with your mouse, select the "save image as" option on the dropdown menu, and save the picture or graphic in your "IMAGES" folder.  (Be sure to keep a record of where you find any images or graphics you intend to use!)

Use the Links Below to Help You Begin Your Research:
http://www.bajatravel.com/guidebook/lapaz/
http://www.lapaz-tourism.com/
http://www.mexonline.com/lapaz/lapaz.htm
http://www.trybaja.com/lapaztourism/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/lapaz/
http://www.perlas.com.mx/Ingles/history4.htm
http://www.vacationscape.com/miiwcm.nsf/listhtml/PAZ-WEL-0001

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Proceed to Step 2