Cochabamba - Wikipedia
WebCochabamba (Aymara: Quchapampa; Quechua: Quchapampa) is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia , with a population of 630,587 according to the 2012 Bolivian census . [1]
Cochabamba | Bolivia, Map, History, & Population | Britannica
WebCochabamba, city, central Bolivia. It lies in the densely populated, fertile Cochabamba Basin, at 8,432 feet (2,570 metres) above sea level. Founded as Villa de Oropeza in 1574 by the conquistador Sebastián Barba de Padilla, it was elevated to city status in 1786 and renamed Cochabamba, the Quechua.
The 7 Best Things to do in Cochabamba: Bolivia’s Underrated City
WebAug 15, 2023 · What is Cochabamba known for? The 7 best attractions & things to do in Cochabamba. 1. See amazing views at Cristo de la Concordia. 2. Feed pigeons at Plaza de Armas 14 de Septiembre. 3. Visit the beautiful Saint Sebastian Cathedral. 4. Visit Convento Museo Santa Teresa. 5. Go hiking in Tunari National Park. 6. Visit La Cancha Market. 7.
Cochabamba travel - Lonely Planet | Bolivia, South America
WebBolivia, South America. Busy, buzzy Cochabamba is one of Bolivia’s boom cities and has a distinct, almost Mediterranean vitality that perhaps owes something to its clement climate. The spacious, ever-expanding new-town avenues have a wide choice of restaurants, eagerly grazed by the food-crazy cochabambinos, and the bar scene is lively ...
Cochabamba – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebCochabamba, or simply Cocha is fourth largest city in central Bolivia, in a valley with the same name, in the Andes mountain range. Its name is from a compound of the Quechua words q'ucha, meaning "lake", and pampa, "open plain". It is known as the "City of Eternal Spring" and "The Garden City" because of its spring-like temperatures all year ...
An Insider's Guide To Cochabamba Bolivia - Culture Trip
WebAug 1, 2017 · Halfway between La Paz and Santa Cruz, chilled out Cochabamba is the perfect stopover for travelers moving between Bolivia’s western highlands and its tropical east. With a perfect year round climate, the tastiest food in the country and a number of interesting things to see and do, Cocha is well worth a day or two of your time.
A Backpackers' Guide to Cochabamba City [4 Top Things To Do]
WebSep 19, 2020 · Cochabamba City: The Perfect Backpackers Guide & List Of Best Things To Do. Cochabamba is a Bolivian town off the beaten tourist track which is best used as a base to visit the incredible Torotoro National Park. Spend a day or two here to plan your adventures in Torotoro - here’s a guide to Cochabamba with …
10 Best Things to Do in Cochabamba, Bolivia
Web6 days ago · 1. Take the cable car to Christo de la Concordia. Visiting the Christo de la Concordia is the best thing to do in Cochabamba. This impressive 34 meters (112 feet) tall figure is standing on top of the San Pedro hill and was once the largest Jesus Christ statue in the whole world.
Cochabamba - Bolivian Life
WebMore than just a stopping-off point between La Paz and Sucre, Cochabamba is a wonderful destination in its own right, featuring beautiful year-round weather, stunning nature reserves, ancient archaeological sites, great Spanish schools as well as a colourful and dynamic culture which prides itself on its local cuisine.
Cochabamba Department - Wikipedia
WebCochabamba (Aymara: Quchapampa Jach'a Suyu, Spanish: Departamento de Cochabamba pronounced [kotʃaˈβamba] ⓘ, Quechua: Quchapampa Suyu), from Quechua qucha or qhucha, meaning "lake", pampa meaning "plain", …
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