Tarija, Bolivia: travel guide
Sunny southern valley city, the heart of Bolivian wine and singani country, with an Andalusian feel and vineyard tours in the nearby Valle de la Concepción.
- Country
- Bolivia
- Currency
- BOB
- Time zone
- America/La_Paz
- Nearest airport
- TJA
Top places to visit in Tarija
Casa Dorada
mansion · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
An ornate gilded mansion (1903) blending Art Nouveau and rococo, now a cultural centre and museum.
Valle de la Concepción (Wine Region)
wine region · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
Bolivia's premier wine and singani valley, with bodegas offering vineyard tours and tastings among the highest vineyards on earth.
Plaza Luis de Fuentes
square · 4.5 rating · about 0.4 h · check the fee at the gate
The palm-shaded main square of sunny Tarija, named after the city's founder.
Things to do
- Tarija Wine & Singani Route Food Tour · 7 h · from BOB 350 per person
Day trips and tours
- Tarija Wine & Singani Route 7 h · from BOB 350
Where to stay in Tarija
- Centro about BOB 350 per night
The sunny colonial centre around Plaza Luis de Fuentes, walkable and close to wine-tour pickups.
Hotels
- Los Parrales Resort Hotel 5-star · BOB 900 to BOB 1,400 per night
- Hotel Mitru Tarija 3.5-star · BOB 380 to BOB 520 per night
Where to eat
- El Marqués Bolivian, International · about BOB 85 per person
- La Taberna Gattopardo International, Cafe · about BOB 75 per person
Getting around
- Minibus 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.