$57 Cheap flight deals from Guadalajara (GDL) to La Paz (SJD)

Guadalajara Airport Information

The next time you need to travel, use Orbitz.com to find flights from Guadalajara to just about anywhere you need to go. The main airport in Guadalajara is the Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (Tlajomulco de Zuñiga)‎, located roughly 20 miles southeast of Guadalajara and 10 miles from Chapala. The airport has only two terminals, which are within walking distance of each other.

Airport Parking in Guadalajara

The Guadalajara airport offers on-site parking just outside the terminal building near the airport hotel. Daily parking rates there are roughly 300 pesos. There are several commercial parking lots near the airport that offer long-term parking deals at discounted prices. Most of them have free shuttles that will take you to and from the airport as needed. Look for lots that have 24-hour security personnel and security cameras.

Ground Transportation in Guadalajara

You can jump on the airport minibus service, Servicio Colectivo, which leaves from the city center and heads to the airport every hour. The trip takes roughly 35 minutes. A taxi may be your best bet to get to the airport quickly and safely. Taxis cost between 200 and 300 pesos.

Restaurants in Guadalajara

Since the Guadalajara airport completed its recent expansion, you have many more airport dining choices. Full-service restaurants include Chilis Too, Corner Bar, El Quijote, La Pausa, Fronteras Bar, Medas and Wings. Grab a snack or meal to go at Burger King, Duda Snack Bar or Natural Break. For coffee or a light breakfast, choose Starbucks or Dolphy. Have a great trip, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com to purchase your next air ticket on one of the many flights from Guadalajara.

El Alto International Airport

When travelers visit La Paz, Bolivia, they land at El Alto International Airport. This airport is located eight miles southwest of La Paz. Aerocon, Amaszonas, Avianca, and other airlines serve this area, and flights to La Paz travel from several locations in South America and are available through Orbitz.com.

Transportation from El Alto

A bus runs from the main La Paz bus terminal to and from the main terminal at Plaza Antofagasta. The airport also supports taxis. If you prefer to have a rental car, El Alto has rental car kiosks available. Orbitz.com works with Hertz and other companies to provide you with cheap deals on rentals.

Weather in La Paz

In La Paz, the seasons are reversed because it is south of the equator. Because of its proximity to the equator, there are few variations in temperature. Summertime highs reach 60°F, and wintertime lows reach 25°F. The city is located at a high altitude, which explains the cooler temperatures. Consult your physician before traveling to high altitudes, and take plenty of cool-weather clothing.

What to Do

La Paz is one of the most scenic locations in South America because of its location in the Andes Mountains. If you're daring, you can perform gravity-assisted mountain biking, which involves coasting down steep trails. History buffs can visit preconquistador museums. People interested in the occult can visit the Witches' Market, a portion of the square devoted to selling materials for Aymara religious rituals. Getting tickets for flights to La Paz can is the first step to a dream vacation in South America.