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
Cristo de la Concordia
2
Martín Cárdenas Botanical Garden
3
Medical Museum
4
Museo Archeologico
5
Museo Convento Santa Teresa
6
Natural History Museum "Alcide d'Orbigny"
7
Parque de la Familia
8
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 Cristo de la Concordia
- Visit Martín Cárdenas Botanical Garden
- Visit Medical Museum
- Eat at Bufalo's Rodizio
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museo Archeologico
- Visit Museo Convento Santa Teresa
- Visit Natural History Museum "Alcide d'Orbigny"
- Eat at Casa de Campo
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Parque de la Familia
- Visit Plaza Colon
- Visit Ciudad Jardín
- Eat at Dumbo
Where to eat
Bufalo's Rodizio
Casa de Campo
Dumbo
Heladeria Cristal
Jacaranda
La Estancia
Paprika
Sucremanta
Where to stay
- Hostal Bonaerense
- Hostal Jardin
- Hotel Los Angeles
- Running Chaski
- Hostal Elisa
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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