Cochabamba, Bolivia: travel guide
The "City of Eternal Spring" and Bolivia's gastronomic capital, watched over by the giant Cristo de la Concordia statue. Mild climate, lively markets and food.
- Country
- Bolivia
- Currency
- BOB
- Time zone
- America/La_Paz
- Nearest airport
- CBB
Top places to visit in Cochabamba
Cristo de la Concordia
Viewpoint · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · entry BOB 12
One of the largest statues of Christ in the world, reached by cable car, with sweeping views over Cochabamba.
La Cancha Market
Market · 3.3 rating · about 1 h
One of South America's largest open-air markets, a sprawling maze selling everything from produce to textiles.
Palacio de Portales
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · entry BOB 25
The opulent French-style mansion of tin baron Simón Patiño, with manicured gardens and guided tours.
Plaza 14 de Septiembre
Heritage · 4.2 rating · about 0.4 h
Cochabamba's arcaded colonial main square with the cathedral and lively street life.
Things to do
- Cristo de la Concordia & City Tour Cultural · 4 h · from BOB 150 per person
- Cochabamba Food & Chicha Tour Food Tour · 3.5 h · from BOB 180 per person
Day trips and tours
- Cochabamba City & Cristo Tour 4 h · from BOB 150
Where to stay in Cochabamba
- Centro about BOB 350 per night
Around Plaza 14 de Septiembre — central, lively and close to La Cancha and the cathedral.
- Recoleta about BOB 480 per night
A pleasant, slightly upscale area near the Recoleta with good restaurants and easy access to the centre.
Hotels
- Running Chaski Hostel 2-star · BOB 85 to BOB 280 per night
- Gran Hotel Cochabamba 4-star · BOB 480 to BOB 650 per night
Where to eat
- La Cantonata Italian · about BOB 100 per person
- Paprika International, Bolivian · about BOB 95 per person
- La Cancha Food Stalls Bolivian, Street Food · about BOB 30 per person
Getting around
- Minibus main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Ride Hail main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Pickpocketing at La Cancha market
La Cancha and bus terminal
Crowded market aisles are worked by pickpockets and bag-slashers.
How to avoid it: Carry minimal cash, wear bags in front, and stay alert in the densest sections.