Everyone loves a good world record , and many travelers aspire to visit places that carry superlatives that set them apart from the rest. One of those destinations is the town of La Rinconada . Nestled high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, La Rinconada has the highest elevation level in the world at nearly 17,000 feet above sea level.

But there's more to this record-holding mountain town than its title, and intrepid tourists should proceed with caution. Although La Rinconada is just a short distance from Peru's capital city, La Paz (which is also the highest capital city on the planet), life is much different for those in La Rinconada.

Adjusting to the altitude will already prove challenging for those who choose to visit the world's highest town, but La Rinconada poses other obstacles

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