lockers at La Paz (El Alto) airport?

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snugglez
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I'm flying from the US to La Paz to do some exploring around Bolivia for 2 weeks. I'd like to bring my ipad/laptop and noise cancelling headphones with me on the plane rides, but not carry them while in country. I was thinking I could store them in a locker at the airport and get them for the return flight:

  1. Can anyone confirm if there are lockers available for rent at the airport?
  2. Is it crazy to think they won't be stolen by the time I return (2 weeks)?
  3. Assuming either there are no lockers, or they would be robbed if used, what about in La Paz itself? Has anyone found a way to do what I'm talking about?

I'd love to travel as light as possible, and I won't need the electronics while in country. But I'd love to have them while on the plane rides...

Thank you!

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fieldgate
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It's amazing how people are attached to their gadgets. Leave the junk at home and enjoy your trip.
Happy travels!

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femby
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If you aren't going to use them on the trip, it isn't worth bringing them. Anything stored for 2 weeks is a) vulnerable and b) going to be expensive to store. There is, apparently, a "guarda de equipajes" at El Alto airport if you want.
http://www.sabsa.aero/aeropuerto-el-alto/servicios-publicos.aspx

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snugglez
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@Fieldgate
Equally amazing how many people feel compelled to make a judgmental post with no useful information. Thanks for your well wishes!

@femby
Thanks, I think you are right it might be expensive to use a service like this just for something I'm using during the flights. Good to know there's an option, though. Thanks very much.

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hexe
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i just stored a suitcase at the airport in the guarda eqipaje for three days and it seemed untouched. it is 25 bolivianos (about 3 US$) per day. however I was recomended by my travel agency not to leave expensive stuff there.

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