La Paz Clarification: Bolivia's Capital, Not Mexico

There is no city named La Paz in Mexico. The question likely confuses two distinct locations:

La Paz, Bolivia

Administrative Capital: Seat of government (executive/legislative) since 1898. Sucre remains constitutional capital (judiciary).
Elevation: 11,975 ft (3,650m)—world's highest administrative capital.
Population: 816,000 (metro 2.2M).
Religion: Roman Catholicism dominates (70-80% nominal), blended with Indigenous Aymara/Quechua cosmology (Pachamama worship, coca rituals). Protestant/Evangelical growth (~15%). Small Muslim, Jewish, Bahá'í communities.

Possible Mexican Confusions

  • La Paz, Baja California Sur: State capital (pop 250K). Major tourism (whale watching, Espíritu Santo Island). Catholicism dominant.
  • Paz (various): Dozens of Mexican towns include "Paz" (La Paz, Villa de la Paz, etc.)
  • Paz, Mexico State: Small municipality.

Answer: If referring to Bolivia's La Paz — Roman Catholicism with Indigenous syncretism. If referring to Mexico's La Paz (Baja California Sur) — also predominantly Roman Catholic.

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