About Cochabamba
Cochabamba is one of Bolivia's major cities, home to around 841,276 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Cochabamba
1
Martín Cárdenas Botanical Garden
2
Medical Museum
3
Natural History Museum "Alcide d'Orbigny"
4
Plaza Colon
Budget travel
Free things to do in Cochabamba
Martín Cárdenas Botanical Garden
Plaza Colon
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Martín Cárdenas Botanical Garden
- Visit Medical Museum
- Visit Natural History Museum "Alcide d'Orbigny"
- Eat at Bufalo's Rodizio
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Plaza Colon
- Eat at Casa de Campo
Where to eat
Local favourites
Bufalo's Rodizio
A Brazilian churasco style restaurant where the waiters comes to your table with a good selection of freshly grilled meats. Delicious. Note
Casa de Campo
One of the upscale restaurants in Recoleta. Large plates of food (even the half-plate was too much) and good pique macho and other local dis
Dumbo
Bolivia's favorite family restaurant. The main joint on Heroinas is always packed, with four dining floors and enough dancers in animal suit
Heladeria Cristal
Very neat and clean.
Jacaranda
Not near the city center at all, but it has the reputation of best charque joint in town. Some people say that you can't leave Cochabamba wi
La Estancia
Upscale and pleasant Argentinian steak place. Portions aren't of the legendary Cochabamba size, but rather of the normal steak-portion size.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Los Angeles
Decent budget hotel in a passable location, a solid 3-4 dark blocks from many of the restaurants and bars on Calle España. Singles Bs. 70, d
Apart Hotel Regina
The Apart Hotel Regina, offers both rooms and apartments with kitchens. It is close to El Prado and many popular night spots. However, noise
Gran Hotel Cochabamba
A range of options in terms of pricing from mid-range to high-end. A large convention center makes this hotel well-suited for business trave
Hotel Aranjuez
Free parking and daily breakfast provided. Caters to American tourists while also providing conference space. There is a restaurant, Los Esp
Hostal Bonaerense
Excellent location. Very thin walls. In-house restaurant.
Shopping
- La Cancha
- Paseo Aranjuez
- The Spitting Llama Bookstore & Outfitter
Nightlife
- Cafe Paris
- Cerebrito
- Lujo's Discoteca
- Panchos
- Picasso's
Museums & culture
- Medical Museum
- Natural History Museum "Alcide d'Orbigny"
In pictures
Cochabamba gallery
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