We’re in a bit of transition right now (yeh, I know, which one?). Seriously, we landed in La Paz a week ago and we now have a new apartment. What makes things a bit interesting is that we’re now in the building where I was living last year. We’re on the same side, just one floor down. Sweet!

It was great to see my old landlords again. They’re great people and they run a professional operation. Also, the husband is a pediatrician.

When I got sick last year, I went to him. Since I was renting from him, he waived his fee ($200.00 pesos). I saw him at 9:00am, he sent me for a full complement of lab work the next morning (9:00am). I got it done and the results were ready by 1:00pm.

I walked back to the doctor’s office and he showed me in right away. The total cost? $395.00 pesos. Excellent service and a lot of compassion. I was very impressed, and despite being sick, felt I was in good hands.

As for the apartment, here’s the skinny. Our rent is $5,500 pesos (or about $460.00USD/month). When we get our Internet (which should be in the next day or two), and we figure in the cost of electricity, our basic expenses will be about $290.00USD/month. As for the size of the apartment? Roughly 600 sq/ft., with with tiled floors and11 foot ceilings.

It has large windows in the living room, bedroom, kitchen and dining room, facing east and west, so we get great flow through of air. We have two ceiling fans and two air conditioners. We also have secured parking, which is a great bonus. The apartment comes furnished (with the exception of linens and cutlery).

Here are some shots of my apartment from last year. It’s the same configuration in this apartment, just the reverse.

In addition, we have two balconies, one off the living room the other in the bedroom. Plenty of room to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. Outside our front door is a huge landing with a walkway that spans the two buildings here that house the apartments.

Want to have a party? You can do so at the top of the building. There’s a huge common area with a large palapa and a table with chairs. Here, you have a 360 degree view of La Paz.

If you’re looking for a place to live in La Paz, I highly recommend this place. If you want more details, write to me.

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