San Pedro Prison

Local nameCarcel de San Pedro
LocationLa Paz, Bolivia

San Pedro prison or El penal de San Pedro is the largest prison in La Paz, Bolivia and is renowned for being a society within itself. Significantly different from most correctional facilities, inmates at San Pedro have jobs inside the community, buy or rent their accommodation, and often live with their families. The sale of cocaine base to visiting tourists gives those inside a significant income and an unusual amount of freedom within the prison walls.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pedro_prison

Address G.Gonzales, La Paz, Bolivia

Coordinates -16°30'11.193" N -68°8'4.791" E

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